The IQB supports the professional development of researchers at all career stages.
At the IQB, researchers can take the next steps in their academic careers through doctoral training or in a postdoctoral position.
Supporting academic career development is a key priority for the IQB. The institute supports academic staff in preparing for and successfully taking the next step in their careers. They gain experience in planning, carrying out, analysing, and publishing the IQB’s studies, and in working at the intersection between educational research, educational policy, education administration and educational practice.
The institute offers in-house training in research methods, analytical methods and academic writing, as well as the opportunity to participate in the academies offered by the Research Data Centre (FDZ) at the IQB. Colloquia and special interest groups provide forums for academic exchange within the institute. For their work, IQB employees can use the datasets available at the institute and its Research Data Centre (FDZ), as well as the libraries of the institute and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. They are encouraged and supported in presenting their research at conferences and other events dedicated to academic exchange.
The IQB also places great importance on providing favourable conditions for balancing academic work and family responsibilities, for example through family-friendly working hours.
To further support preparation for the next career steps, academic staff at the IQB can apply for the following programmes:
College for Interdisciplinary Educational Research (CIDER), which supports early-career educational researchers, particularly those at the beginning of the postdoctoral stage - by strengthening independence and fostering interdisciplinary networking and collaboration
Joint graduate programme run by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, and the University of Zurich, offering seminars, academies, and opportunities to spend time abroad, as well as international and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Cross-university programme run by the Berlin University Alliance, which supports female postdoctoral researchers on their path to a professorship and prepares them for the associated requirements
The IQB offers a wide range of opportunities for teachers, administrative staff, and IT professionals. Staff at the IQB gain insights into the education sector and work in a field of considerable social relevance.Furthermore, the IQB supports its staff through a wide range of professional development opportunities.
Teachers may be seconded to the IQB in accordance with Section 20 of the Civil Service Act.With appropriate prior experience, they can take on the challenging task of coordinating the development of test items, particularly for the Nationwide Achievement Tests (VERA) and the Joint Pools of Abitur Exam Tasks of the Federal States.
In administration, responsibilities range from human resources to budget management to travel expense processing and event organisation. Administrative staff support the research and coordination teams in their work, making a vital contribution to the institute’s success.
The IQB’s IT team covers a wide range of areas, from user support to the development of complex web applications. The IQB supports IT staff in pursuing their professional development goals and enables them to enter new areas of responsibility through further training.
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