Looking ahead - your pathway at BAuA

Embark on working life or boost your skills at BAuA. Forge a career that suits your individual interests and talents. You will have good prospects here in a dynamic environmentwhere you will be helping make the world of work more human-centred.

Junior researchers - practical research that makes an impact

Whether taking part in research projects or getting involved in the provision of policy advice, BAuA's junior researchers have opportunities to enhance their employability by deepening their understanding of practical, societally relevant research topics.

For example, the events held by the Junior Research Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI) enable early-career scientists studying digitalisation and artificial intelligence at BAuA to benefit from the experience of our senior personnel and collaborative networks. There are also plenty of chances to learn from others' experience in the NAWUWI network, which brings together BAuA's up-and-coming researchers.

At BAuA, students writing their BSc or MSc dissertations or PhD theses can work on innovative research projects and translate the results directly into practical solutions. As a junior researcher, you will contribute to the expert scientific debates within BAuA and engage in intensive dialogue with our research and transfer partners. Our PhD students are supported and trained with in-house programmes like Science+, which conveys interdisciplinary knowledge and teaches key skills, such as project management, writing, research methodology, etc.

Training with a job at the end - first steps towards your future

BAuA delivers training in a large number of occupations. From office manager and chemical laboratory assistant to IT engineer, we offer apprenticeships for people with all sorts of interests and a range of school-leaving qualifications. What makes BAuA special is that, if you train with us, your final assessment will not mark the end of your time here. We usually award two-year contracts to all our apprentices once they have completed their training. Find out about our minimum requirements, what you would be learning, and the prospects training at BAuA can open up.

Postgraduate legal trainees - practical experience in BAuA's administration and the Federal Office for Chemicals

We offer a wide range of opportunities for postgraduate legal trainees to work in our administration and the Federal Office for Chemicals (Bundesstelle für Chemikalien, BfC).

Use your postgraduate legal traineeship to gather practical experience of employment and OSH law.

Professional traineeships - a hands-on start to your career

A professional traineeship at BAuA gives you the chance to immerse yourself practically in the core issues relevant for occupational safety and health. Learn from experienced experts and participate actively in projects that promote human-centred work design.

Student assistants - work while you study

As a student assistant, you will be able to gain valuable insights into BAuA’s approach to the world of work while you continue your studies. If you are involved in one of our research projects, ask whether it is possible for your dissertation or thesis to be supervised by our academic staff, giving you chances to make valuable contacts for your future career.

Internships - gain real-world insights

Internships at BAuA are the ideal way to gain insights into roles of various kinds. Discover how we are shaping the world of work and find out what field is best suited to your interests and talents.

Contact

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