Fraunhofer IMS as an employer

At Fraunhofer IMS, you will work on diverse research projects with an interdisciplinary approach. We regularly collaborate with international research institutes and companies. Our training courses, conferences, and job rotation system promote your professional development. Fraunhofer is an excellent reference for your resume and offers paths into industry, academic careers, or self-employment.

Applied research at our institute has direct practical relevance, and the results are incorporated into product development. We maintain a professional quality assurance system and project management. Teamwork is important to us, and we promote the exchange of knowledge through open doors and regular meetings. During the induction phase, you will be supported by an experienced colleague.

Arbeitszeiten — Working hours: Thanks to flexitime with clearly defined core working hours (Mon–Thu 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.) and the option of working remotely up to two days per week, we support a better work-life balance.

Health promotion measures: Your health is important to us: Free preventive care services such as annual flu vaccinations and eye tests are available to all employees. You can also participate in the University of Duisburg-Essen's sports program at a reduced rate. We also offer back training courses during lunch breaks.

Work-life balance: To help you balance your family and career, we offer a child-friendly office, emergency childcare, and counseling services on topics such as home care and elder care—in cooperation with pme Familienservice. You also have the option of registering your children at the university's own daycare center or holiday childcare program.

Mobility: Our location has excellent transport links—whether by public transport (bus line: 933, stop: Universität) or car. A subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket Job enables employees to use public transport at a reduced rate. Free parking spaces and lockable bicycle parking spaces are available. We also have charging facilities for your electric car.

Corporate Benefits Take advantage of attractive discounts from renowned manufacturers and brands through our Corporate Benefits Program.

Company pension plan: We also want you to be just as well off in the future as you are today. That's why we are already contributing to your future and supporting you with a company pension plan (VBL).

Cooperation with the University of Duisburg-Essen: Thanks to our close ties (including physical proximity) with the University of Duisburg-Essen, our employees benefit from doctoral opportunities and joint research projects, as well as access to university facilities such as libraries, cafeterias, and laboratories.

Ruhr region: Coal dust and dirt? The Ruhr region has broken away from old clichés and now offers industrial culture, numerous events such as festivals, good infrastructure, and a surprising amount of green space. Fraunhofer IMS is located in one of Duisburg's most central and popular districts, close to the university, with good transport links, affordable housing, and natural surroundings. The people here are direct and always have a joke at the ready – that's what makes up the famous charm of the Ruhr region. In short: in the Ruhr region, you get everything that makes up a metropolitan area, enriched with an extra dose of down-to-earthness and humor.

Development & training: Your personal and professional development is important to us. Individual training needs are determined in annual, structured employee reviews. In addition to the extensive training catalog offered by Fraunhofer headquarters, you will benefit from our own internal formats, such as seminars on project management or business development.

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