Recruitment Process

All open positions at the Weizmann Institute of Science are displayed on this website. Here, you can search for relevant roles that match your experience, skills, and particularly your motivation.
You may submit your CV for each relevant position. If you find more than one suitable position, apply for each role separately.
Your CV will be reviewed by the Recruitment Department, and we will contact you if your application meets the predefined criteria relevant to the position.

Our first meeting will be through a phone or digital interview
A digital interview will give you a chance to express yourself in a recorded video interview where you answer questions related to the position in question, or deemed by the recruitment team to be appropriate for you. If you pass the digital interview, the recruitment team will contact you by phone.

The next step is a phone interview. Its purpose is to deepen our understanding of your professional experience and set initial expectations regarding the position. We will be able to expand on the position being offered during the interview and share additional details with you.
In-person interviews are conducted subsequently. These interviews may be held with the recruitment team, professional managers, and an occupational psychologist, and may sometimes include computerized tests, external assessments at a testing institute, or a professional assignment (depending on job requirements).

The final stage of the process is reference checks. The recruitment team, together with the professional staff, will contact references from previous places of employment. We will ask your consent prior to contacting any of your references.

After all screening and assessment have been completed, all parties relevant to the process will convene and decide on the most suitable candidate for the position. The selected candidate will be invited to meet for a job offer.
During this meeting, we will present the employment conditions, the salary being offered, and the full range of unique benefits from working at the Weizmann Institute.
Upon accepting the offer, you will have the opportunity to join us and become part of the Weizmann Institute of Science

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FAQ

How can I apply for a job?

All open positions are displayed on the website. You can search there for a relevant position and submit your CV.

Note: CVs must be submitted in PDF/Word format and without a photo.

How do I know if my CV has been received?

An automatic confirmation email will be sent once your CV has been received. Note: It may end up in your spam folder. The recruitment team will subsequently contact those who pass the initial screening and are deemed suitable for continuing the process via phone or email. We are careful to maintain a professional, respectful, and discreet process throughout.

How does the recruitment process work?

The recruitment process is tailored to each position based on its requirements; as such, it consists of various screening and assessment stages.
In some cases, we may opt to begin with a recorded video interview where you answer questions relevant to the position. We will contact suitable candidates thereafter for a phone interview to get to know them, assess their suitability, set expectations, and share more information about the position.
In-person interviews are subsequently conducted with the recruitment team, professional managers, and occasionally, an occupational psychologist. Computerized tests, external assessments at a testing institute, or a professional assignment may also be conducted as necessary. The final stage involves contacting references from previous places of employment, with the applicant's consent.

How are employment terms negotiated?

Once a hiring decision has been made at the end of the recruitment process, we present a formal job offer that includes the proposed salary, employment conditions, and the unique benefits from working at the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Tips for the job interview

Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the job description. Think about how your experience and skills meet the requirements and can help you succeed in the role.
Prepare examples from your professional background that demonstrate the unique value you can bring to the position and illustrate your suitability for the role.
Demonstrate genuine motivation: contemplate in advance what it is about the position that excites and poses a challenge for you. By doing so, you will be able to explain why that specific role interests you.
In the interview, describe cases where you achieved professional goals through teamwork and collaboration with others.

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