Career

Give your career a new direction at Fraunhofer IMS! We offer you the opportunity to conduct research on innovative scientific questions, lead exciting projects, build expertise, and establish contacts with industry and the scientific community.

It is also possible to take on direct personnel responsibility as a group leader. In this role, you will shape the strategic direction of your group, acquire new projects, and promote young scientists.

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Finally apply the knowledge you gained during your studies and continue learning new things: with us, it's possible! As a research assistant, you will work directly on ongoing research and development projects funded by commercial enterprises or the EU and find innovative solutions together with your team.

You will be in close contact with industry partners and often collaborate with other research institutes on public projects. As you gain experience, you will assist in writing research proposals, acquire new projects, and lead your own.

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Practical work and doctoral studies: We make it possible! Our doctoral positions allow you to get involved in industrial and publicly funded projects while still having enough time to work on your PhD thesis. You have no teaching obligations and can draw on the results of bachelor's and master's theses that you supervise.

During your three-year doctoral program, you will gain practical experience and combine scientific work with economic issues. You can publish your findings in renowned journals or present them at conferences.

Cooperation with UDE

Thanks to our close cooperation with the University of Duisburg-Essen, you will receive intensive supervision and support from doctoral advisors, writing coaches, and regular feedback sessions. All facilities and laboratories are available to you during your doctoral studies.

The advantages of a doctorate at Fraunhofer IMS are practical research, project experience, and the opportunity to build a network. After successfully completing your dissertation, you can continue to work as a research assistant.

Take a look at our current doctoral topics!

Our doctoral supervisors

Our doctoral supervisors introduce themselves in short interviews and answer questions about doctoral studies.

As an employee in science-supporting areas such as technology and administration, you also make a valuable contribution to the future of microelectronics—all the better if you already have specialist expertise in this field.

Take a look at our current job vacancies in the areas of technology and administration to see if there is something suitable for you.

Be part of shaping the future without doing research: that's possible with us! The range of tasks at Fraunhofer IMS is as wide as the diversity of our employees. Support us in administration, PR and marketing, IT, or the workshop. With us, you will quickly take on responsibility and always look beyond the boundaries of your organizational unit.

Take a look at our current job openings for direct entry into the fields of technology and administration to see if there is something that suits you.

Complete your studies with an exciting topic at Fraunhofer IMS! With a thesis, you will be at the cutting edge of innovation and benefit from our expertise. Choose a challenging topic that will advance your career. If the collaboration is successful, you may be offered a position as a doctoral candidate or research assistant.

Theses can also be written in English, and you can start at any time.

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Put your theoretical knowledge into practice: during an internship lasting at least six weeks, you will gain insight into current research projects and have the opportunity to contribute your ideas.

We also offer mandatory internships for technical training programs and pre-internships for orientation purposes. Remuneration depends on the type and duration of the internship, and you can start at any time.

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Supplement what you learn in your studies with practical experience: as a student assistant, you will support our employees in their day-to-day work or research projects and combine theory with practice. You may also find a topic for your thesis.

We prefer a minimum employment period of two semesters and offer flexible working hours to help you balance your studies and your job. Remuneration is based on your level of education.

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Start your apprenticeship as an IT specialist for system integration at Fraunhofer IMS!

In our IT apprenticeship, IT infrastructure will become your area of expertise. On your way to becoming an IT professional, you will deal with various operating systems, hardware/software, network technologies, and much more.

The practical training is supplemented by several weeks of full-time theory blocks.

We offer apprenticeships every year and begin the selection process about a year before the start date in August. Our job advertisement will be published in good time on our career portal.

Start your apprenticeship as an office management assistant at Fraunhofer IMS!

Our training will turn you into a true office all-rounder, and you will learn about areas such as purchasing, project management, travel management, human resources, and marketing.

The practical training is supplemented by theoretical lessons at a college two days a week, as well as seminars and exam preparation.

We offer apprenticeships every year and begin the selection process about a year before the start date in August. Our job advertisement will be published in good time on our career portal.