FAQ

You can apply via the Fraunhofer Recruiting Channel or via our application form.

Please provide us with your complete application documents. These should include: an individual cover letter, your curriculum vitae and your certificates. If you are a student and do not yet have a current certificate from your studies, your last grade average will suffice.

You can apply for our apprenticeships from the beginning of September to the end of December.

If you have not found a suitable position among the current offers, we would be very pleased to receive your unsolicited application. You can send us your application via the Fraunhofer Recruiting Channel or via our application form.

Unfortunately, we cannot give a general time frame here, as the processing of applications depends on several factors. In principle, however, you should allow 4-6 weeks to wait for feedback. However, we will inform you about the receipt of your application. If, for urgent reasons, you require earlier feedback on the status of your application, please contact Mrs. Edith Rometsch by using the following contact details.

Mrs. Edith Rometsch is at your disposal for any questions concerning your application process.

Yes, we also hire in the areas of IT, infrastructure, PR & strategy and administration.

Job advertisements can be found in the Fraunhofer Recruiting Portal.

Job advertisements for student assistants in these areas can also be found in the Fraunhofer Recruiting Portal.

Compulsory interns are always welcome. These are also paid. Current positions can be found in the Fraunhofer Recruiting Portal.

TVöD is the collective agreement for the public sector. The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft complies with the provisions of this agreement with regard to employment, remuneration and social benefits. You can inform yourself here about the TVöD and the remuneration tables of the TVöD.

The promotion of women is very important to Fraunhofer IISB. To this end, the institute offers programs such as Talenta or the Wissenschaftscampus.

In the applicant portal you will find all job advertisements of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. You can also filter by institute, field of study, area, type of employment and location. If you have found an interesting position, simply click on "Apply" at the end of the advertisement. Now enter your data and upload your documents such as cover letter, curriculum vitae and certificates. When filling out the online form, you must create a password and a password for yourself. This will allow you to log into our applicant portal, edit your profile and upload other documents during and after the application process. Your application will reach us automatically if you click the "Apply" button again at the end of the form. Once we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail to the address you provided.

In your cover letter, we would like to know why you are interested in working at Fraunhofer IISB and what your expectations are. Please also let us know which areas and departments are relevant to you and how long you would like to work for us. You would be very helpful if you could include the job advertisement number in your cover letter.

If you do not yet have relevant work experience, your previous grade table provides us with important information about your talents and abilities.

Also, we are of the opinion that an employment relationship at the Fraunhofer IISB, no matter if you are still a student or have already completed your doctorate, is a part of your career. Therefore, your application should reflect the seriousness and interest with which you pursue your career goals.

The Fraunhofer Institute IISB is located at Schottkystraße 10, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.

For more detailed directions by public transport or car, please refer to the directions.