Stillingsbeskrivelse
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society - more precisely: 30 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.
We want an earth that is worth living on. Our applied research in Circular Economy, Carbon Management, Green Hydrogen and Local Energy Systems makes concrete contributions to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. As an institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we show how to not only master challenges, but grow with them. We push boundaries, think ahead and shape the future with applied research. Diverse perspectives and approaches strengthen creativity and innovation in our scientific work.
You want to help us shape a sustainable world, but can't find a suitable thesis topic?
Then you have the opportunity to submit an unsolicited application here!
At Fraunhofer UMSICHT, you can work on practical and forward-looking topics related to the circular economy, carbon management, green hydrogen, or local energy systems as part of your bachelor's or master's thesis. In consultation with our departments and depending on available openings, you will determine potential topics for your thesis that align with your degree program, your interests, and our current research projects.
Please indicate in your application which subject areas interest you most. You can find an overview of our research areas here: Research for the market - Fraunhofer UMSICHT and Competencies - Fraunhofer UMSICHT.
Do you already have your own idea for your thesis? Then we would be delighted if you could bring your proposed topic with you.
You are currently enrolled, would like to write your bachelor's or master's thesis in an innovative environment, and bring curiosity, initiative, and a passion for academic work to the table. We kindly ask you to submit your complete application documents:
- Cover letter (Please note your preferred department and your planned time frame.)
- CV
- Current certificate of enrollment
- Current transcript of grades
- Bachelor's degree certificate (if you are already pursuing a master's degree)
- Additional references, etc.
We are committed to creating an inspiring working environment in which all employees can develop. To this end, we promote and value the uniqueness of each person and create a culture of respect, openness and appreciation in which everyone is welcome:
- Teamwork at eye level: an open-minded team in which you can contribute your own ideas. New Work, diversity and inclusion as well as cooperative teamwork are central components of our culture.
- Theory meets practice: The opportunity to combine your knowledge from your studies with practical experience at the interface between business and science.
- Flex work: Your studies have priority - we offer you flexible working hours that adapt to your everyday study routine, as well as the opportunity to combine mobile working and on-site work by arrangement with the team.
- Students@UMSICHT: Comprehensive onboarding, good support and networking opportunities as well as versatile support for your career development through training and keynote speeches.
- Health & well-being: Health offers for a good balance in everyday life.
- You can find even more attractive benefits here: Fraunhofer UMSICHT as an employer
💡 Interested? Apply online now via our career portal and join the Fraunhofer UMSICHT team!
🌍 Diversity & equal opportunities: 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 people are given preference if they are equally suitable.
♿ Accessibility: We are continuously working to make the application process and our workplaces more accessible. If you need support, please get in touch - we're here to help!
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:
Emily Kirchhoff, +49 208 8598-1353, [email protected]
Løn og goder
Om stillingen
Om Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Virksomhedsoverblik
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V.
HovedkontorMünchen, Tyskland
Grundlagt1949
StørrelseCirka 31.900 medarbejdere globalt med en industriel omsætning på €966 millioner i 2025 (kilde: fraunhofer.de)
Hvad de laver
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft er Tysklands førende organisation inden for anvendt forskning, specialiseret i at omsætte videnskabelige resultater til praktiske industrielle anvendelser. Deres kerneområde omfatter præ-kommerciel kontraktforskning, der udvikler tværsektorielle teknologier til industri og samfund, herunder løsninger inden for klimabeskyttelse, sundhedsvæsen og kunstig intelligens (AI) (kilde: fraunhofer.de). Organisationen driver 76 institutter og forskningsenheder i Tyskland samt internationale lokationer i USA, Europa, Asien og Sydamerika, hvilket sikrer en bred teknologisk og geografisk dækning (kilde: fraunhofer.de). Et særligt kendetegn er den høje andel af industrielle indtægter, som gør forskningen markedsorienteret og tæt knyttet til privatsektorens behov (kilde: fraunhofer.de). Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft fungerer som en registreret forening (e.V.) og finansieres primært gennem en 90:10 blanding af føderale og delstatsmidler samt kontraktforskning (kilde: fraunhofer.de).
Projekter og resultater
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft oplever kontinuerlig vækst i industrielle indtægter og beskæftiger omkring 31.900 medarbejdere i 2024 og 2025 (kilde: fraunhofer.de). I 2025 steg de industrielle indtægter til €966 millioner, hvoraf €768 millioner kom fra industrikontrakter og €198 millioner fra licensindtægter, med en samlet omsætning på €3,574 milliarder (kilde: fraunhofer.de). Organisationen registrerede 507 opfindelsesmeddelelser og 439 patentansøgninger i 2024, hvilket understreger den stærke innovationskraft og succesfulde teknologioverførsel (kilde: idw-online.de).
Seneste udviklinger
De seneste to år har Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft øget sine industrielle indtægter yderligere og fastholdt medarbejderantallet stabilt, hvilket indikerer en bæredygtig udvikling og stor efterspørgsel efter anvendt forskning (kilde: fraunhofer.de). Antallet af patentansøgninger og opfindelsesmeddelelser er også holdt på et højt niveau, hvilket bekræfter organisationens innovationskraft (kilde: idw-online.de). Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft investerer fortsat i udvidelsen af sin internationale tilstedeværelse og udviklingen af banebrydende teknologier inden for områder som kunstig intelligens og klimabeskyttelse (kilde: fraunhofer.de).
At arbejde der
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft tilbyder mange forskellige jobmuligheder inden for forskning, administration og teknik samt studenterstillinger som praktikophold, specialeprojekter og ph.d.-stillinger (kilde: fraunhofer.de). Arbejdskulturen er kendetegnet ved flade hierarkier, tværfagligt projektarbejde og internationale teams, understøttet af strukturerede udviklingsprogrammer som TALENTA for kvinder i videnskab og ledelse (kilde: fraunhofer.de). Blandt de dokumenterede fordele er fleksible arbejdstider, mulighed for mobilt arbejde, familievenlige tiltag, støtte til forældreorlov, videreuddannelse samt pensionsordninger og tilskud til Deutschlandticket (kilde: fraunhofer.de).
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