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The Fraunhofer Society is the largest applied research organization in Europe. On behalf of our clients in the private and public sectors, we apply the latest scientific and research findings to address specific challenges facing business and society, open up new avenues, and offer diverse projects with strong practical relevance as well as creative freedom in research.
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We will send you a confirmation of receipt via email so that you can be sure we have received your application. Once we have received your application, our Human Resources department will review it and forward it to the relevant department. Ideally, we will invite you to an interview so we can get to know each other.
If you have applied for a position as a research assistant, we may ask you to give a presentation. We will, of course, provide you with more detailed information well in advance.
Yes. You can sign up for the Fraunhofer newsletter. You’ll receive regular updates on new job openings that match your interests and preferences.
The TVöD is the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector. The Fraunhofer Society follows the provisions of this collective bargaining agreement with regard to employment, compensation, and benefits. You can find more information about the TVöD and its pay scales here.
Fraunhofer SIT prefers online applications. Ideally, you should apply directly through our applicant portal. You will find the link below each job posting. Alternatively, you can also apply by mail, citing the relevant reference number.
We require a cover letter, your resume, and all relevant (employment) references for the position. Please include the reference number of the respective job posting in your application. In addition, research staff should include a list of their academic publications in their resume. You can find more information in our application tips.
For students: Students do not need to submit a cover letter.
We’re always on the lookout for new talent! To have your application added to our talent pool, please apply through this general job posting. We’ll review your application and look for a potential position for you within our company.
Yes, you’re more than welcome to do so. Simply apply for the positions that interest you using the links to the applicant portal. Please submit a separate application for each position so that we can review all of your applications. If you’re interested in multiple Fraunhofer Institutes, please apply to each institute individually.
If you would like to know how we process your personal data, please review our privacy policy for job applications.
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