12 Good Reasons to Work at the IQB

1. Excellence in Educational Research 🔗

As one of Germany’s leading institutions in empirical educational research, the IQB represents the highest standards of academic quality. Research at the institute is interdisciplinary, contributing to both the ongoing development of the education system and substantive and methodological innovation in educational research. Whether you are pursuing a doctorate or are at the postdoctoral stage, the IQB offers access to a wealth of data for your academic qualification project and provides you with expert and dedicated support.

2. Social Relevance  🔗

Working at the IQB means working on projects with social impact. The IQB supports the federal states in improving schools and teaching, promotes educational equity in Germany through a wide range of research projects, provides an evidence base for educational policy decisions, and makes data sets from large-scale student assessments available.

3. Work Culture 🔗

At the IQB, open and appreciative communication, flat hierarchies, and respectful interactions are highly valued.

4. Personal Development 🔗

Whether you are pursuing an academic qualification or personal professional development goals in administration or IT, the IQB is open to supporting your development through supervision of academic qualification projects, colloquia, and opportunities to participate in professional development and training.

5. Work-Life Balance 🔗

The IQB makes it possible to balance work and personal life, including caring for children or relatives in need of care, as well as pursuing other professional or voluntary commitments.

6. Flexibility 🔗

The world of work is changing. At the IQB, you can work at the office or remotely on selected days, with daily working hours arranged flexibly around core hours. If you work overtime, you can take compensatory time off.

7. Fair Compensation 🔗

The IQB offers remuneration in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L) – including negotiated pay increases, a fixed number of annual leave days, and an annual bonus. Full-time positions include 30 days of annual leave. In addition, December 24 and December 31 are granted as additional days off.

8. Health 🔗

Health and well-being are a priority at the IQB.The IQB encourages preventive care and offers the opportunity to participate in the sports programme of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

9. Pension Scheme 🔗

The IQB also supports employees in planning for retirement by contributing to the VBL occupational pension scheme.

10. Equipment 🔗

The offices at the IQB’s three locations are equipped to facilitate effective data analysis. The technical infrastructure also supports efficient hybrid working. The IQB’s IT team provides fast, efficient, and solution-oriented support in resolving computer- and software-related issues.

11. Benefits 🔗

The IQB supports its staff through a wide range of initiatives and opportunities, including:

• Regular feedback meetings
• Yoga
• Other health and well-being initiatives
• Training and professional development opportunities

12. Community 🔗

Annual team days, a summer party, and a Christmas celebration, along with participation in sporting events such as the company run, help foster a strong sense of community at the IQB.