Doctorate at Fraunhofer IMS
In which areas are you conducting research?
We focus on smart sensor technology for applications in the industrial, automotive and healthcare sector. We are looking at issues in semiconductor technology to enable new types of improved sensors through to special electronics. We work on architectures and resource-efficient algorithms to integrate artificial intelligence close to the sensor.
Why should you do a PhD and what advantages does the Fraunhofer Institute offer here?
A doctoral thesis allows you to work on a scientific topic independently and to deepen your own expertise. In addition, one gains experience in the professional guidance of students and the presentation of one's own results. These skills acquired with a completed doctorate are rewarded by industry with a possible next career step. A successfully completed doctorate is a prerequisite for an academic career. Doing a doctorate at a Fraunhofer institute allows you to combine scientific ambition with practical application in a particularly well-equipped research environment.
What is your tip for a successful PhD?
Enthusiasm, commitment, motivation and fun are the guarantees for a successful PhD.