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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world’s leading organizations for applied research and currently operates 75 institutes and independent research units throughout Germany. Around 32,000 employees, predominantly scientists and engineers, operate with an annual budget of roughly €3.6 billion, €3.1 billion of which is designated as contract research.

At its locations Dresden and Ingolstadt, researchers of the Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI develop technologies and concepts in the fields of mobility, energy and security from forward-looking research to practical application. The institute cooperates closely with TU Dresden, Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg and TH Ingolstadt.

We at Fraunhofer IVI are hiring enthusiastic research fellows and computer specialists for a wide range of research projects in the fields of

• vehicle and propulsion technologies,
• Intelligent Transport Systems and
• civil security, 

but also for the

• development of software technologies and
• web-based interfaces as well as the
• design of efficient big data applications.

You will be part of highly-motivated R&D teams, working in an open-minded atmosphere. In addition to our modern facilities and equipment as well as individual freedom for creativity, we offer flexible working hours including 30 vacation days, variable remuneration components depending on performance and success and a scientific library.

The compatibility of work and private life is of central importance to the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. In addition, we offer challenging qualification programs, sports and health services, as well as company pension plans (VBL) and job tickets for public transportation.

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components. The weekly working time is 39 hours. Part-time options are available for many of our open positions. 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.