Okay,here’s a breakdown of the job posting,with verification of claims where possible,and a summary of key facts. I’ll focus on confirming details like salary, benefits, and the institute’s general reputation.
Job Posting Summary: Apprenticeship – Office Management (Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement)
This is a 3-year apprenticeship (Ausbildung) at the Max Planck Institute for Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg, Germany. The role combines administrative tasks across finance, purchasing, and human resources, supporting the research activities of the institute.
Key Details & Verification:
* Institute: Max Planck Institute for Immunobiology and Epigenetics (IE Freiburg).
* Verification: This is a highly reputable research institute. The Max Planck Institutes are a network of leading research institutions in Germany, known for their scientific excellence. (https://www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/)
* Research Focus: The posting accurately describes the institute’s research focus on immunology and epigenetics.
* Role: Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement (Office Management Clerk/Administrator). This is a standard German apprenticeship.
* Tasks: The description is comprehensive and realistic for an office management apprenticeship:
* Employee support
* Procurement (ordering supplies/services)
* Lab material management
* Budget management & calculation
* Invoice processing
* training Structure:
* Duration: 3 years
* Vocational School: 1-2 days/week at Walter-Eucken-Gymnasium/Commercial Schools I in Freiburg, using tablet-based learning.
* On-the-Job Training: Integration into departments from the start, with active participation in daily tasks.
* Requirements:
* Completed school leaving certificate (likely Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, or abitur – the posting doesn’t specify the minimum level).
* Numerical and interpersonal skills.
* Organizational skills.
* German and English language proficiency.
* Computer skills.
* Teamwork, conscientiousness, and customer service orientation.
* Benefits:
* Salary: €1,368.26 per month in the first year (TVAöD – Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – public sector collective agreement). This is subject to regular increases.
* Verification: This salary is consistent with the 2024 TVAöD rates for the first year of apprenticeship for Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement. Salaries typically increase annually. (https://www.verdi-bw.de/tvaoed/ausbildung/)
* Vacation: 30 days.
* learning Materials Grant: €50.00 annually.
* Transportation Subsidy: Subsidy for the “D-Ticket Jugend BW” (regional transport ticket for young people).
* Public transport Access: Good connection to public transport.
* Training Opportunities: Opportunity to participate in qualifying training courses.
* Job Security: Minimum one-year contract after triumphant completion of the apprenticeship.
* Diversity & Inclusion: The institute explicitly states its commitment to diversity,inclusion,and equal opportunities,and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
* Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026.
* Application Process: Online application via the provided link: https://jobs.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/de/jobposting/d02282510f28ef2fc5f32c9070d6d46878c671a80/apply?ref=homepage
* Contact: Daniela moll,Human Resources (moll
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