Working Student – Business Development Neuromorphic Computing (all genders) - Erlangen / Nürnberg

Welcome to Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS

As the largest institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we have been conducting research for over 30 years in diverse fields such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor systems, data collection, signal processing and transmission. Talents from various engineering and natural science disciplines will find a wide range of exciting research topics under a single roof. A few highlights that reflect our innovative strength: Neuromorphic computing, 5G/6G mobile communication technologies, generative AI in speech and signal processing, and X-ray imaging for e-mobility. And that’s just the beginning! 

Which sustainable solutions will you find with us?

Here’s how you will make a difference

Our »Smart Sensing and Electronics« (SSE) and »Communications Systems« (KS) divisions are driving the development of new technologies for artificial intelligence. In the field of neuromorphic computing, we focus on developing highly specialised, energy-efficient hardware architectures as well as implementing robust and adaptive algorithms for deep neural networks (DNNs) and spiking neural networks (SNNs).

• Put your knowledge into practice: You develop ideas with us in the context of business field development and apply the knowledge you gained during your studies.
• Discover what drives markets: You conduct market research, prepare and present your results (both analytically and visually), and derive your own insights.
• Explore tomorrow’s technology: You develop and carry out case studies for the practical application of neuromorphic processors and spiking neural networks (with a focus on business value for companies).
• Understand key market players: You analyze potential target customers and identify relevant contacts.
• Make innovation visible: You research and create content for our website and LinkedIn to effectively communicate the value of our technologies.

What you bring to the table

• You are currently enrolled in a degree program in industrial engineering, engineering, business administration, or a related field, and have at least two semesters remaining.
• You have good MS-Office skills.
• You work independently and reliably and have a strong interest in new technologies.
• You actively contribute to the team and communicate openly.
• You have very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken.

What you can expect

• Organize your schedule: Benefit from flexible working hours that are perfectly compatible with your studies.
• Become part of a creative team: Experience an open and friendly working atmosphere in which your ideas are valued.
• Variety that inspires: Look forward to divers tasks that inspire and challenge you.
• Shape the future with us: Take part in application-oriented research and put your theoretical knowledge to practice.
• Innovation that inspires: Exciting and pioneering projects that make a real difference.

We will agree your start date and weekly working hours with you individually (as a working student 8 to 20 hours per week) . You can reduce your hours before exams and increase them during semester breaks. You can set your working days flexibly. After your studies, there are attractive opportunities to join the institute on a full-time or part-time basis. You can flexibly determine the working days of your fixed-term employment contract.

We would be happy to offer you the opportunity to write a bachelor's or master's thesis in cooperation with us in the above-mentioned subject area. The thesis will be assigned and carried out in accordance with the rules of your university. For this reason, please discuss the thesis with a professor who can advise you over the course of the project.

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 qualified.

About Fraunhofer

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world’s leading applied research organizations. 75 institutes develop cutting-edge technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people working in technology, science, administration and IT. They know: If you join Fraunhofer, then you are able to promote change. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

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.

Ready for change?

Then apply now and make the difference! (PDF: Cover Letter, Resume, Certificates).

Do you have questions about the application process? Our recruiter Anne Weber will be happy to assist you: Phone +49 9131 776-3419.