Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) in tandem: Innovation and sustainability - Apply now for 2026/27!

The IZNE is a scientific facility and is committed to sustainable development and responsible social action in the areas of teaching, research and transfer, also taking into account the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). It is aimed in particular at political actors in order to create an important basis for political decisions through practical knowledge about sustainability. Research is conducted in four areas: Health and Social Security, Soils and Biomass, Responsible Business and Natural Resources, and Sustainable Technologies and Resource Utilisation.
 

The ZWT serves as a central contact point for cooperation between the university, industry and society. The work at the ZWT is at the interface between research, practice and the political level. It promotes the transfer between scientific research and practical application and enables an intensive exchange between researchers, commercial enterprises and political actors. Collaboration with political stakeholders (local authorities, associations and ministries at state and federal level) takes place in a variety of ways, for example at events, company visits or through cooperation in joint research projects.
 

The FSJ in Political Life (FSJ-P) in two central university units will give you a unique insight into a variety of professions, fields of study and companies in the region. You will familiarise yourself with international research projects and deal with exciting topics relating to knowledge transfer, innovation and sustainability. You will also have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with different areas of the university. This broad network enables you to gain valuable experience and optimise your professional orientation.

The focus of the FSJ-P:

• Transfer & Research: Communication of scientific findings to politics, business and society, support with research projects, surveys and data analyses
• Event & teaching organisation: Support in the planning and implementation of events, civic participation, courses and online courses
• Project & administrative management: Assist with planning, coordination and administrative processes, including documentation, database maintenance and creation of guidance documents
• Science Communication & Public Relations: Creation of social media posts, news, video projects and presentations as well as research tasks
• Application of agile methods: Familiarisation with and use of agile project management and design thinking in group projects with external partners
• Communication & network building: Internal and external communication, as well as collaboration with various actor groups and stakeholders
   

The requirements:

• Abitur or subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification (or completed vocational training in any field) is desirable
• Completed Bachelor's degree is not an obstacle; participation is possible at the age of 16 to 26 years
• Reliability, high interest in the field of work and curiosity, Ability to work in a team and good communication skills
• Good written and spoken English
• Erste Erfahrungen mit Microsoft-Office
• Optional: First experience with content management systems / social media
   

What we offer you:

• Free space for your own ideas
• Flexible working & Home office options for a good work-life balance; a part-time model would be conceivable by arrangement
• Dining hall & Cafeteria right next door, for a varied and affordable catering
• The ZWT and IZNE provide you with a Germany ticket
• A free and varied sports programme at the university for balance and exercise
• Teamevents
• Ein motiviertes und unterstützendes Team, that values cooperation and exchange
• training and the opportunity to get a taste of courses
• The opportunity to get to know various companies in the region
• Free use of the library
• Many different insights into science & Practice, with exciting
• projects at the interface of university, business, (local) politics and society

Sounds good? Then send your motivation letter and CV to felix.simonides@h-brs.de.
We look forward to receiving your application!

Number of places: 1 
Start date: FSJ in political life (FSJ-P)
Organisation: International Youth Community Services (ijgd) 
Start date: from 1.9.2026 
Application deadline: 15.04.2026 
A mobility allowance will be granted.