Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE
Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE

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Why Fraunhofer FKIE?

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Great support

>> Rocío Martin Lima

»I really wanted to be an engineer and do research. That was my big dream and it has come true. At the FKIE I especially like the great support I receive here from my colleagues, especially now with regard to my doctorate.«

Interdisciplinarity

 

Dr. Hanna Geppert

»What I value most about FKIE, is the high level of interdisciplinarity. We have experts from areas as diverse as classical computer science, ergonomics and linguistics all working together. You're always learning.«

 

Passion

 

>>  Lisa Marie Prinz

»At FKIE, you see that so many people are passionate about what they do, and you hear them talking about it enthusiastically. That spurs you on even more, and you pick things up from all sides.«

Cybercrime Detectives

 

>>  Martin Lambertz

»In our department, we work toward closing gaps in cyber forensics and making it more accessible to investigators. We also support security authorities in active investigations. This mix is extremely exciting.«

International Travel

 

>>  Jan-Niclas Hilgert

»As a cyber forensic scientist at FKIE, I have the privilege of presenting our research at conferences around the world. They are a great opportunity to exchange ideas with other scientists and position FKIE in the international forensic community.«

Visionary research

 

>>  Dr. Felix Govaers

»Here at FKIE, visionary thinking is the order of the day. Our gaze is fixed into the distant future. The way we work is highly innovative. You feel like you’re shaping the future and working on solutions that make the world a safer place.«

Family friendly

 

>> Carolin Schwalm

»At Fraunhofer FKIE, the whole package is right for me: the topics, the applied research, the opportunity to do a PhD, the location and – very important for us as a young family – the family-friendliness.«

Latest technologies

 

>> Ron Becker

»At the FKIE you get to see the latest technologies at a time when they are still totally prototypical and far from market ready.«

Entry-level opportunities at Fraunhofer FKIE

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World-class research needs world-class people – that's why we need you!

What do we offer?


 

  • Exciting and challenging tasks
  • Practice-oriented projects
  • Cutting-edge technical equipment
  • Freedom to do research
  • Young, international Teams
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance
  • Attractive benefits package

 

Close collaboration with:

  • Ministry of Defense,
  • Federal security services
  • Scientific community
  • Universities
  • Industry & policy makers

Who we are looking for?

 

Science & research

  • Computer scientists
  • Electrical engineers
  • Physicists
  • Mathematicians
  • Engineers
  • Psychologist
  • Comparable fields of study

 

Administration

  • Business administrator
  • Administrative specialist
  • Business professionals

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Education levels of our hires:

  • Secondary school students
  • Trainees
  • University graduates
  • Doctoral students
  • Experienced professionals

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About Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Germany, is a leading organization for applied research. It plays a pivotal role in innovation by focusing on cutting-edge technologies and transferring research results to industry in order to strengthen Germany as a business location and benefit society. Since its founding as a nonprofit in 1949, Fraunhofer has held a unique position in the German research and innovation ecosystem.

With more than 30,000 employees at 74 institutes and independent research units in Germany, Fraunhofer operates with an annual budget of 3.6 billion euros. Contract research, Fraunhofer's mainstay, generates 3.2 billion of this budget. Unlike other public research organizations, institutional funding from federal and state governments accounts for no more than one-third of Fraunhofer's contract research budget. Institutional funding is thus merely the base of Fraunhofer’s main business model and serves as the foundation for groundbreaking pre-competitive research that will become important for industry and society in the years ahead.

What truly sets Fraunhofer apart is its high share of industrial revenue, which ensures close collaboration with the private sector while keeping Fraunhofer's research focused on the market. Fraunhofer generates at least two-thirds of its contract research budget from competitive contracts with the private and public sectors. In 2025, industrial revenue alone accounted for 966 million euros.