BIH as an employer

  • BIH as an employer

    Our pay is fair and transparent, in line with the labor agreement for the public sector. Full-time employees are entitled to 30 days’ holiday. You can view the collective agreements and pay scales here. 

  • What opportunities for professional development are available at the BIH?

    We support our staff’s career progression and professional development. For example, we support personal development through VITA training courses, as well as through further training and professional development opportunities at the Charité Training Academy (German-language). You can find an overview of all training opportunities and educational offers here. 

  • What additional benefits do employees receive?

    BIH offers a range of additional benefits for employees. These include:  

    • An annual bonus 
    • A company pension scheme (VBL) 
    • Capital-forming benefits 
    • Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely 
    • Bicycle leasing (JobRad) 
    • A Wellhub partnership (a wide range of offers for fitness, wellness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition & sleep) 
    • Corporate benefits (e.g. in the areas of travel, leisure, sport, shopping, and much more) 
    • On-site mobile citizens’ service centre  
  • Can I work part-time?

    We generally offer the option of working part-time. You can find out whether this is possible and in what form by checking the relevant job advertisement or discussing it with your (future) manager. 

  • How many days’ holiday am I entitled to?

    Full-time employees are entitled to 30 days’ holiday. In addition, December 24 and December 31 are work-free time.   

  • What are the recruitment requirements?

    The recruitment requirements include:   

    • Applying for an extended certificate of good conduct 
    • Up-to-date measles vaccination or proof of immunity 
  • What support is available to help balance work and family life?

    The BIH offers a range of support services to help balance family and work life, such as flexible working hours and locations, a parent-child room, and initiatives to promote work-life balance. Find out more here. 

Application process and joining the institute

  • What documents do I need to have ready for my application?

    Please submit your detailed application via our online application form, including a cover letter, CV (without a photo, age or details of your marital status) and any other relevant attachments (such as references, degree certificates, etc.). In the online form, we indicate which details are mandatory and which are optional.  

    If you hold a foreign qualification, please submit proof of its recognition in Germany with your application. This proof can be obtained via the anabin database. Please note that it may be necessary to obtain a qualification assessment from the Central Office for Foreign Education. You can find more information here. 

  • What is the application process like?

    Once you have submitted your application to us, we will review it and get back in touch with you. If you meet the criteria for the relevant job vacancy, we will invite you to an interview. This can take place in person or online. Following the interview, you will receive a final response from us shortly. 

  • Can I send an unsolicited application?

    We do not accept unsolicited applications. You can find out more about our current vacancies here. 

  • Will my foreign qualification be recognised?

    If you would like to find out in detail how your foreign qualification is assessed in Germany, whether your higher education institution is recognised, and what rules apply to the use of your academic title, you can find further information on anabin (German-language), the information portal for foreign qualifications. 

  • Are travel expenses incurred in connection with a job interview reimbursed?

    At present, we do not reimburse travel expenses incurred for job interviews. 

  • What should I do if I encounter technical difficulties when submitting my application?

    In the rare event that you encounter technical difficulties when submitting your application, please email us at bewerbungssystem@charite.de. Please describe the problem and attach a screenshot. If you have any questions regarding the content of your application, please contact the contact person listed in the job advertisement. 

Training, internships & volunteering

  • Can I do an apprenticeship at the BIH?

    People undertaking an apprenticeship at Charité can also complete their placements at the BIH. We collaborate with the University Hospital on three apprenticeship programmes: Office Administration Assistant, IT Specialist for System Integration, and IT Specialist for Application Development.  

    Find out more about what we offer here.  

    You can find specific apprenticeship vacancies on the Charité’s apprenticeship page (German-language) and answers to frequently asked questions about training in the Charité Vocational Training FAQ. 

  • Does BIH offer a work-study programme?

    We have not offered a work-study programme at BIH since 2026.   

  • Can I complete my compulsory internship at BIH?

    We offer internships for Bachelor’s and Master’s students in science and computer science-related degree programmes. These can last from 6 weeks to 6 months on a full-time basis. You can find more information on our internships page. 

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