Fraunhofer as an Employer

Who we are

With more than 70 institutes and research units, we are one of the world’s leading applied research organizations.

In a rapidly changing world, ideas and innovation have become critical. Government, industry and society all face unprecedented challenges — challenges that also offer opportunities to shape a better future. This is where Fraunhofer comes in, just as we have for 75 years now. Working in collaboration with industry, the research sector and the public sector, we turn ideas into trailblazing innovations. Scientific transfer is the backbone of our innovation system. It is also vital to maintaining a sovereign and strong society. Fraunhofer: 75 years of innovation, 75 years of shaping the future.

 

We have a wide variety of career opportunities available for hardworking and talented people:

  • Vocational training
  • Student research assistantships
  • Internships
  • Thesis
  • Doctoral studies
  • Science
  • Administration

What we offer

Drei jüngere Frauen und ein älterer Mann blicken auf eine Pinnwand mit Merkzetteln. Eine der Frauen hält ein Tablet in der Hand.

Depending on the region, department, employment contract and specific tasks, our institutes often have unique individual advantages to offer. You can also count on the following benefits at all Fraunhofer locations:

  • Family-friendly working culture with flexible working conditions (various working time models, flexibility on work location and times, remote work)
  • Support for work-life balance: parent and child office, emergency care, life coaching, childcare and advising services for home care, eldercare and more
  • Targeted continuing education and development of professional and personal strengths through the Fraunhofer Training Program
  • Company retirement plan, capital-forming benefits and deferred compensation
  • Subsidized Deutschland-Ticket employee transit pass
 

We embrace change

And create fair participation — regardless of ethnic origin, sex or gender, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.

 

Needs-driven and balanced

To us, work-life balance means your wellbeing comes first. 

 

Get ahead with Fraunhofer — professionally and personally

Put the many opportunities offered by our study programs, certificate courses and seminars to work for you and benefit from our extensive range of educational options.

 

Where to find us

Our interdisciplinary teams work at a wide variety of locations, all toward the same goal — shaping the future together.

 

Recruiting Policy

Die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft hat sich dazu verpflichtet, die Einstellung von Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern zu fördern und deren Karrieren zu unterstützen. 

 

Diversity at Fraunhofer

Cutting-edge research needs cutting-edge professionals — and Fraunhofer has something for everyone!