Speculative application for graduates and/or experienced professionals

City: Karlsruhe

Date: Apr 22, 2025

Speculative application for graduates and/or experienced professionals

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ( currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32,000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

Fraunhofer ISI in Karlsruhe is a globally recognized center of excellence in innovation research. The different focuses of our seven Competence Centers enable us to address key issues of innovation dynamics and system transformation in an interdisciplinary manner and from a holistic perspective. The institute offers unparalleled opportunities to apply and develop new approaches in innovation research. It has close links to numerous universities and research organizations both within Germany and abroad. Our leading position in theory- and evidence-based consultation gives our employees unique access to national and international stakeholders in politics and business.

If you have not found a position that suits you among our current job offers at Fraunhofer ISI, please feel free to send us a speculative application. Please specify which research area or competence center you are interested in, the relevant position/role, and your earliest possible start date.

What You Will Do

– As a researcher, you will work on and/or lead interesting projects in our various research areas: Fraunhofer ISI offers challenging assignments with responsibility and creative freedom, as well as an attractive Doctoral program.
– As an administrative staff member, you will provide services for Fraunhofer ISI employees, e.g., in purchasing, travel, accounts, human resources, or as an assistant.

What You Bring To The Table

– You have successfully completed your professional training or obtained a university degree, and if applicable, have completed or intend to complete a doctorate.
– As an administrative staff member, you provide services for Fraunhofer ISI employees, e.g., in purchasing, travel, accounts, human resources, or as an assistant.

What You Can Expect

– Working as a team: You work independently and take responsibility in highly motivated teams. Our employees benefit from our flat hierarchy, which promotes an autonomous approach to work.
– Infrastructure: Our offices are equipped with the latest technology.
– Personal development: We support your career and personal growth through extensive training and career programs.
– Work-life balance: We offer flexible working hours and teleworking options. We also have partnerships with childcare facilities, emergency childcare, and homecare/eldercare services.
– Health and fitness: We provide various sports and health-related options.

The weekly working time is 39 hours, and the position can also be part-time. We value diversity and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference if equally suitable. Compensation is based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD), with potential performance-based bonuses.

Fraunhofer focuses on developing key technologies vital for the future and facilitating their commercial use, playing a central role in innovation and scientific excellence to shape society.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to meeting you!

Eva-Maria Pitz
Personalreferentin
Tel. 0721/6809-390
Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI
Number: 21313
Application Deadline: (not specified)

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