Unsolicited application - research assistant

The Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Production Technologies IAPT in Hamburg Bergedorf is one of the leading institutions for the industrialization of additive production. We focus primarily on socially relevant sectors such as life sciences, energy, mobility and security. Our research ranges from component design and processes to factory planning and digitalization: we look at the entire production route. Numerous spin-offs and patent applications underline the value of our innovations.

In our three departments “Virtualization”, “Process Chain Automation” and “Process Qualification”, we are working on our mission to industrialize additive production and thus make the products of the future resource- and energy-efficient. Become part of the #IAPTeam and develop the additive production of the future together with industry and public institutions!

In order to increase the chances of your unsolicited application, we ask you to submit documents that are as informative and complete as possible. Please submit your documents exclusively via our recruiting portal and indicate the area for which you would like to submit an unsolicited application.

What you will do

• Project processing and management of research and industrial projects

• Acquisition of publicly funded research projects and industrial development projects

• Presentation of R&D activities at conferences, on committees and with project partners

• Publication of research results in scientific journals and conferences

• Supervision of research assistants, Bachelor's and/or Master's theses

What you bring to the table

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's or university diploma) with or without a doctorate in mechanical engineering, engineering sciences, mechatronics or a related field of study Ideally initial experience in the scientific project business or in a research-related environment
• Open and curious personality with analytical skills and an independent, goal-oriented way of working
• Confident knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
• Depending on the position, willingness to travel for one day and occasionally several days on national and international business trips

What you can expect

• Varied, exciting work at the interface between research and industry
• Collaboration in an innovative and dynamic team with a wide range of research topics
• A high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom to implement innovative ideas
• State-of-the-art and extensive equipment
• Development and career opportunities to become a specialist or manager through a wide range of further training and qualification opportunities
• Flexible and family-friendly working hours with on-site activities in Hamburg-Bergedorf and the option to work remotely
• For suitable applicants there is the possibility of a doctorate
• Company pension scheme
• Vacation entitlement in accordance with the collective agreement
• Discounted job ticket

In order to increase the chances of your unsolicited application, we ask you to submit as informative and complete documents as possible. Please also indicate the area for which you would like to submit an unsolicited application.

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

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

If you have any questions about this position, please contact us: [email protected]

Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Manufacturing Technologies IAPT

Requisition Number: 31388Application Deadline: