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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 2.9 billion euros. 

The Broadband and Broadcasting Department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS is driving the development of new technologies for wireless communication systems. In this context we successfully investigate different application areas of mobile broadband communication, the Internet of Things, in the automotive sector and in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our task is to translate new concepts from basic research into future-oriented products.

We are working on future 6G technologies such as AI / machine learning (ML), joint communication and sensing, 3D network architecture (including satellite communication) and energy-efficient networks. We address fundamental scientific and technical challenges to ensure, for example, dramatically reduced energy consumption without compromising quality of service, in favor of higher data rates and lower latency.

In particular, the characteristics and possible fields of application of AI and ML in future mobile networks play a central role for us.

Would you like to drive our research and development activities with enthusiasm and lead them to success? Then we have the right job for you!

What you will do

Embedded in our dedicated team and in close cooperation with our mobile communications experts, you will proactively drive research activities relating to 6G. 

  • You observe, recognize and evaluate trends and drive future topics in the context of 6G.
  • You are an active part of the 6G community, take part in relevant events, write white papers and  prepare presentations. In this way, you make an important contribution to sharpening and disseminating our competence profile.
  • You acquire new projects by establishing new collaborations and writing research proposals.
  • Our scientists support you in ongoing projects on 6G-relevant topics. 
  • You keep an eye on the progress and the results of standardization committees such as 3GPP, O-RAN or NGMN for the topics relevant to us.

What you bring to the table

  • Completed scientific university degree in the field of communication technology, information and communication technology or a comparable subject. A PhD is advantageous.
  • Good knowledge of mobile communication systems (4G, 5G).
  • Ability to prepare and present scientific content at different levels of abstraction and for different target groups.
  • Knowledge in the field of AI and joint communication and sensing is a plus.
  • You are outgoing and assertive, know how to create a common basis in international teams and where interests differ, and keep an overview even in challenging situations.
  • Good command of written and spoken English. Good knowledge of German is very advantageous.

What you can expect

Fraunhofer is not only the largest organization for applied research (application-oriented research organisation) in Europe, but also a top-rated employer. But why? 

  • An exciting role: Attractive working environment at a global market leader of a major innovative industry
  • Projects with a strong practical component motivate our employees to drive innovation.
  • Our committed teams offer freedom for your own ideas and room for creativity.
  • We value personal contact: Through our structured onboarding process, you easily become familiar with our institute and are able to extend your network successfully.
  • We take your needs seriously: We support your work -life-balance by offering flexible working hours and hybrid work.
  • You will have ample opportunity to meet your colleagues in our community rooms, at sports courses (at the institute and online) and many other events.
  • Our colleagues enjoy our positive work culture: We are open-minded, help and trust each other.
  • Top infrastructure at your work place: With our state-of-the-art technologies, we develop solutions to meet the challenges of present and future.
  • Your goals and interests are important to us: We offer ongoing professional and personal seminars, coaching as well as language courses.
  • We offer complementary parking spaces, charging stations for electric cars and covered bycicle parking. In addition we also have free showers at the institute. 
  • We subsidise your Deutschlandticket (jobticket) - bus stops are directly located in front of the institute. 

More information about our employer offers on our website: https://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/en/jobs/arbeiten.html

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the aim to extend it subsequently. The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis with a preference, however, to have it filled as close to a full-time position as possible. 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. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

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. 

Would you like to work with us?

Interested? We are looking forward to receiving your full application (cover letter, CV and grade sheets).

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS 
www.iis.fraunhofer.de