Career

We are delighted that you are thinking of the Fraunhofer IGCV when planning your career. Whether in science, administration or during your studies - here you will find our current vacancies:

 

Jobs in research

Once you’ve gained your degree, we offer a direct way into a varied work profile with extensive research freedom.

 

Doctoral Candidates

If you want to earn your doctorate while applying your knowledge, Fraunhofer provides the ideal environment to complete your thesis!

 

Jobs for students

There are various ways in which you can come to our institute as part of your studies.

 

Jobs in administration and information technology

 

Unsolicited application

Unsolicited applications welcome!

Benefits

  • doctoral model with renowned universities
  • compatibility of family and career
  • dynamic environment
  • flat hierarchies
  • diverse opportunities for advancement
  • flexible working time models
  • home office
  • continuous training and personal development
  • varied, exciting tasks
  • cross-industry projects
  • and much more

We look forward to getting to know you!

 

Questions and tips about the application

We are delighted that you are thinking about Fraunhofer IGCV when planning your career. Find out everything you need to know about the application process here.

 

Career fairs and events

Get to know us and take a look behind the scenes of our Fraunhofer Institutes. Below you will find an overview of all upcoming events and career fairs at which we are represented.

 

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Career development at Fraunhofer IGCV

Fraunhofer TALENTA – support program for female scientists

At Fraunhofer IGCV, we want to attract more women to applied research! With our comprehensive support and development program "Fraunhofer TALENTA" for female scientists and female managers, we provide individual support at all stages of life and career:

  • starting of the career: Fraunhofer TALENTA start
  • accelerating the career: Fraunhofer TALENTA speed up
  • complementing your career: Fraunhofer TALENTA excellence

TALENTA excellence

Dr. Iman Taha from the Fraunhofer Institute for Casting, Composite and Processing Technology IGCV:

»As part of the TALENTA support, in addition to leadership training, I also attended personal coaching appointments in which I explicitly addressed my situation and that of my team members. Furthermore, I used a team building measure to identify concrete goals and topic areas for the team.«

Further support programs

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft offers numerous funding programs for scientists, such as:
 

Alumni Network IGCV e.V.

Even after their active time at Fraunhofer IGCV, our colleagues like to stay connected with the institute. In addition to the friendships and privately established contacts, there is also the opportunity for former and active employees to network informally at joint excursions or barbecues via our »Alumni Network«.

Interested parties can register here: to the network

Members can log in directly here:

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