DIW Berlin as an employer

As a non-university affiliated research institute, DIW Berlin e.V. receives grants from the Federal Government and Länder based on an agreement on joint promotion of research pursuant to Article 91b of the Basic Law.

The Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD) governs the working conditions of our scientists and non-scientist colleagues in support and management:

•  39 hours/week work weeks (full time),
•  salary determined according to pay grade and assigned level,
•  entitled to an annual bonus of up to 90% depending on pay grade,
•  30 vacation days per calendar year
•  paid leave on December 24 and December 31,
•  company pension scheme with the VBL (Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder).

•  flexible working hours with the possibility to work undertime and overtime and flex days based on a company agreement,
•  option to work temporarily from another location (mobile working) based on a company agreement,
•  flexible working time models adapted to individual needs and life situations,
•  Employee Assistance Program: free professional counseling in difficult personal and professional situations,
•  option to use a discounted VBB company ticket or Deutschlandticket Job, which is supported by an additional employer   subsidy,
•  qualification opportunities as in-house events: including language courses, media and presentation training,
•  financing of and paid leave for further training with third-party providers,
•  welcome brochure and welcome meetings,
•  annual employee appraisals to strengthen communication and the professional development of employees, · promotion of   young researchers at DIW Berlin: Graduate Center,
•  procedures and criteria for converting researchers' contracts from fixed-term to permanent, as well as the possibility of tenure   track agreements,
•  support for researchers during research stays abroad,
•  hiring regulations for trainees after successful completion of training,
•  events for employees: company outings, company run, Christmas parties, etc.

• Employer/works council agreement on promoting gender equality (PDF, 285.58 KB) that states the rights and duties of the Equal Opportunity Officer and her deputy as well as measures for supporting women in the workplace,
• A plan for the advancement of women with an annual grant,
• Guidelines for gender-balanced language,
• Internal “Gender equality and diversity” research group led by the Equal Opportunity Officer,
• DIWomen: networking event for women working at DIW Berlin held multiple times a year with speeches by women in the fields of business, science, and society,
• An annual training program geared to the needs of women (including debate training, recognizing potential, body language, and presentation skills).
• Participation of the institute in the “Shaping Diversity” audit conducted by the Stifterverband für deutsche Wissenschaft (translated: Donors' Association for german science) to develop a diversity strategy with a focus on internationality, social background, and anti-discrimination,
• Signing of the Diversity Charter and participation in the German Diversity Days,
• Various workshops and training courses for employees and managers in the areas of unconscious bias, anti-discrimination, and mental health,
• An online diversity and gender glossary, posters on the topic of inclusion, and information events and initiatives to raise awareness,
• A room of silence is available for all employees. The room serves as a place for rest, meditation, or prayer, as well as a quiet space for neurodivergent individuals.