Information for Pupils
Biotechnological School Lab Braunschweig (BioS)
The Biotechnological School Lab Braunschweig has been open to pupils in grades 11 to 13 since spring 2002. It offers the opportunity to learn about basic biotechnological methods through their own experiments.
Insights into the research facilities in the Braunschweig region open up access to current biotechnological problems and also arouse interest in their own scientific research. Experimental courses in the school laboratory are also intended to provide the accompanying teachers with help and suggestions for organizing their lessons.
The Biotechnological Student Laboratory Braunschweig sees itself as a bridge between school, university and research.
Your future starts now - start your vocational training at the HZI!
You don't just want a job, you want to make a difference? Then you've come to the right place! The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) offers you exciting apprenticeships in various disciplines. Whether you are a technology enthusiast, love the natural sciences or enjoy working with animals - we have the right apprenticeship for you:
- IT specialist for system integration (Braunschweig and Würzburg*)
- Animal keeper in clinic and research (Braunschweig)
- Biology laboratory technician/chemistry laboratory technician (Saarbrücken*)
With us, you will be part of an international team and learn from the best. You will support real research projects and lay the foundations for your career.
We offer an attractive salary for your training at the HZI (as of 01 March 2024, gross salary):
- First year of training: 1218.26 €
- Second year of training: 1268.20 €
- Third year of training: 1314.02 €
- Fourth year of training: 1377.59 € (e.g. for biology laboratory technicians)
You will find the training positions for the coming year in the HZI career portal from the fall. Check back regularly and discover more exciting job opportunities.
Come on board and shape the future with us - we look forward to receiving your application!
*There are no places available at these sites for the 2025 training year.
Future Day
The HZI has been supporting the “Future Day” career guidance project since 2002. The students can visit scientific and administrative departments to get an idea of what it is like to work in a modern research facility. This initial practical experience is intended to break down potential inhibitions and clichéd role models in relation to scientific professions and degree programs.
Information on how to register for the Future Day can be found on our website about three months before the event.
HZI Student Lexicon
What turns bacteria or viruses into pathogens? Why are some people particularly sensitive, while others are resistant to infections? How can we intervene in infection processes? How can we transfer our findings to application in humans? The HZI deals with these and similar questions. The lexicon (in German language) explains infection research terms and is intended to help people better understand the HZI's research work.
