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Career

Internships

You want to do an internship with us?

The ZAS offers the possibility to complete mandatory internships. Unfortunately, voluntary internships can not be supervised at ZAS.

General information about mandatory internships

When can internships be done?
The ZAS basically offers the possibility to do an internship at any time. The dates are arranged individually and depend on the capacities of the ZAS staff. Please send us your application documents at least three months before the planned start date of your internship, and please note that internships with us can only begin on the first day of the month.

In which research area can internships be completed?
Individuals in internships are either assigned to a research area / project or rotate through different areas and tasks during the duration of their stay.

Are internships paid?
Unfortunately, internships cannot be paid.

How long do internships last?
The duration of a study-accompanying mandatory internship is usually specified by the study regulations of the respective university.

How to apply?
Applications can be sent by e-mail to Susanne Schroeder (schroeder@leibniz-zas.de) with the following documents, details and at least three months before the planned start date of your internship:

  • Cover letter with indication of the research area(s) in which the internship is to be carried out
  • Curriculum vitae in table form
  • Certificates and proof of academic degrees/grades as well as other existing certificates
  • Certificate of enrollment for the current semester
  • Excerpt from the current academic regulations as proof of the unpaid mandatory internship
  • Copy of ID card/passport
  • Proof of health insurance
  • For non-EU nationals: Residence and work permits

Information on Erasmus+ Traineeships

An Erasmus+ Traineeship can be carried out at ZAS. For this, please apply directly to the desired supervisor at ZAS with the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Concrete work plan for your project or experiment
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Certificates and proof of academic degrees/grades as well as other existing certificates
  • Certificate of enrollment
  • Proof of studies