Support for junior scientists

The work of the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment is based on the expertise of well trained and experienced scientists. Therefore basic and advanced training are important matters which are promoted on various levels.

Natural, human and social scientists work in interdisciplinary teams at the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment on current and applied topics in the fields of food, product and chemicals safety, as well as the protection of laboratory animals. The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has state-of-the-art technical equipment at its disposal at its three locations in Berlin. It collaborates in national and international networks and joint projects with universities and non-university research institutions.

In addition to the opportunity of completing bachelor’s, diploma and master’s theses at the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, we promote doctoral candidates within the scope of the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment doctoral training programme. Various advanced training and coaching offers are also available to postdocs. Moreover, junior research groups offer committed scientists attractive options for research, scientific qualification and the development of leadership skills.

The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment offers doctoral students the opportunity to conduct research on current and applied topics with the support of state-of-the-art technical equipment. The continuing education programme of the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment doctoral support programme promotes the professional and interdisciplinary development of doctoral students at the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. The programme is structured in modules and allows for flexible design and individual specialisation. The flyer for the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment doctoral programme provides information about the organisation and structure of the modules.

The doctoral examination procedure itself is registered at a university, with a university supervisor being appointed from the respective department. In addition, the doctoral candidates conclude a supervision agreement with the supervisors at BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, which sets out the rights and obligations of the parties involved. The regulations of the respective doctoral regulations of the university take precedence.

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Junior research groups at the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment are primarily dedicated to research and offer young scientists excellent opportunities t odo research and acquire scientific qualifications in the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment's main research areas.

The junior research groups are assigned to a department as independent working units. They are supervised by scientists who have completed their doctorates and are at the beginning of their scientific careers, and are supported by two doctoral students as well as a technical assistant. The modern technical equipment is also available to the junior research groups. The maximum duration is six years, with an interim evaluation after two and a half years.