Initiativbewerbung als Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in; Direkteinstieg

Initiative Application as Scientific Staff Member (Direct Entry)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft () is one of the world's leading organizations for applied research. 74 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – specifically: 30,000 people from technology, science, administration, and IT. They know:
Those who come to Fraunhofer want and can make a difference. For themselves, for us, and for the markets of today and tomorrow. We give data new spaces. And you the opportunity to drive the digital transformation of Germany and Europe in a future-shaping role. Change starts with us. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Software and System Technology ISST in Dortmund, we conduct applied top-level research for the digitalization location of Europe with around 170 employees.

Our passion lies in the world of data:
We help the economy and society to share data sovereignly in data spaces (Data Spaces) and to fully exploit their value – for example in the healthcare sector, in industrial manufacturing or with a view to mobility in smart cities. When will you give data new spaces? You are enthusiastic about our activities and fields of work, but there is currently no suitable position advertised?

Then take the opportunity to apply on an initiative basis for a direct entry as a scientific staff member with us. We are regularly looking for talents who would like to carry out applied top-level research in future-oriented projects and initiatives together with us. Here you will bring about change. You will shape the digital transformation of Germany and Europe together with us.

In this way, you are active in many diverse and future-shaping projects and initiatives of applied research. Your entry options:
Direct entry as a graduate or professional Experienced person Possibility for a doctorate

Note:

If we currently cannot offer a suitable position, we will be happy to take you into our talent pool for this initiative position. In this way, we can contact you when we plan positions that may match your interests and skills. It may therefore take a long time before we get back to you with your initiative application.

You bring in

• A scientific university degree (Master / Diploma) related to our fields of work (e.g. computer science, business informatics, medical informatics, business engineering, logistics, business administration, business sciences, data science, social sciences, etc.)
• Fun working in a research-oriented environment
• A high affinity for innovative technologies and the willingness to learn new technologies
• A team-oriented, careful and self-responsible working style
• Good German and English in speech and writing

What we offer for you

• Best of both worlds:
  Work on highly relevant projects at the interface of research and business. Thus, you receive diverse insights and numerous opportunities to build up a network in both areas.
• Shape the future with us:
  Become part of an open and committed team with a modern tech stack. Benefit from an open atmosphere with a duz culture and flat organizational structures. Together we dedicate ourselves to future-oriented and socially relevant topics and actively shape the digital transformation of Germany and Europe.
• Freedom for creativity:
  Use the great scope for creativity to develop and implement your own innovative ideas. Your creativity is encouraged and appreciated here.
• Development opportunities and support:
  Benefit from extensive training and development opportunities. There is also the possibility of a doctorate, in which you are supported, among other things, by our research schools in terms of content and methodology.
• Flexible working hours:
  Enjoy flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working via remote office.
• Modern working environment:
  Experience an attractive and modern equipped working environment with new work concept in our new digital quarter at the Dortmund harbor. Here we create the best conditions for inspired work and personal development.
• Company pension scheme (VBL), 30 days annual leave, a subsidized Germany ticket job and discounts through corporate benefits

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