Apply here for a position as a research assistant

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

The Institute for Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation IAO is part of the Germany-wide Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. How will people live and work in the future? Scientists at Fraunhofer IAO are researching this and similar questions. Our goal is to systematically optimise the interaction between people, organisations and technology.

Ihre Aufgaben

With us, your theory also passes the practical test. Bring your perspective to our research. You will work with experienced researchers on groundbreaking projects that advance the economy and society - and take a big step on your career path even before you graduate.

Fraunhofer stands for application-oriented cutting-edge research at the highest level. To keep it that way, we need students from a wide range of disciplines. People like you, who provide excellent support for our research both in front of and behind the scenes.

What you will do

Our applied research focuses on the following topics:

• Holistic concepts for work design

• Future-oriented interaction between humans and technology

• Development and implementation of innovation and technology strategies

• Digital engineering

• Quantum computing

• Cognitive systems and artificial intelligence

• Sustainable solutions for future mobility and energy transition

• System innovations for livable and adaptable cities

  Through our close cooperation, we combine basic research, application-oriented science and economic practice.

  Please indicate in your cover letter which research area(s) you are interested in.

  What you bring to the table

• Enrolled student

• Ability to work in a team

• Independent and reliable way of working

  What you can expect

  With us, you can expect challenging and varied tasks in an innovative research environment. Furthermore, we offer you:

• Transparent and fair remuneration

• Mobile forms of work and flexible working time models

• Opportunities for student research projects and theses

• Internships

• Responsible tasks that will help you develop your skills

• State-of-the-art technology and working environment

• Equal opportunities, accessibility and diversity

• Sports facilities at the University of Stuttgart

• Access to our student network

  We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

• The monthly working time is 40 - 80 hours, depending on the agreement.

• The position is initially limited to 1 year. A longer period of employment is desired.

• Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

  With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Kontakt

Ms Franziska Naß

Telephone +49 711 970-2228

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