Careers at Fraunhofer IZM

Welcome to our research institute: a place where curiosity is valued, innovation is part of everyday life, and people work together to shape the technologies of tomorrow. Whether you’re taking your first steps in your career, looking to grow professionally, or already well established in your field: with us, you’ll find an environment that supports, challenges, and helps you grow.

At Fraunhofer IZM, we combine excellent research with practical applications for industry and society. Our interdisciplinary and international teams tackle real-world challenges, such as sustainable electronics, novel manufacturing technologies, and solutions for energy, health, and mobility. Here, every idea can become the catalyst for real change.

Why not try Microelectronics? That’s where a lot of things start for us: new technologies, new ways of thinking, and sometimes even completely new career paths. What can you expect from us? A workplace where your perspective matters, where you can take on responsibility and break new ground alongside experts. State-of-the-art laboratories, diverse development opportunities and a culture that embraces openness, collaboration and creativity. At the same time, we place great importance on work-life balance, because innovation thrives where people enjoy working.

If you’re passionate about future-oriented topics, enjoy working in a team and are keen to really drive technology forward, then you’ve come to the right place.

Change starts with us.

Your career with us

Postgraduates and professionals

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You want to make a mark and have an impact? Then you are who we are looking for. We appreciate your experience and believe in your expertise. The range and diversity of our activities will offer you many attractive career opportunities for meaningful and responsible work.

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Students

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We believe in new talent, and we stand for the applied side of applied research. Undergraduate assistants, interns, or dissertation researchers – Fraunhofer IZM lets you be a real part of our team.

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Bachelor and master theses

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Your initiative matters

Nothing that fits? Send us an unsolicited application anyway. We’re always open to new ideas!

 

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Delve into the personal journeys of our researchers and discover surprising insights and a genuine passion for science in every single story.

 

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µ knows best

Science need not always be complicated or even incomprehensible! Here we want to show you that it can be done in a completely different way.

 

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