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In this role, you develop software components for modern data ecosystems, create concepts for AI agents, and implement them in innovative projects while collaborating with industry partners and research institutions.
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Your role in the team
- As a Research Associate in Software Engineering & Data Ecosystems, you will be part of our Industrial Data Systems department, where we research pioneering technologies for sovereign data systems and the intelligent networking of companies.
- You work with cutting-edge technologies related to AI agents and develop technical concepts, information models, architectures, and solutions for modern data ecosystems—both for the overall system and for individual stakeholders.
- You implement the concepts you develop in software, build innovative software components, and test your solution and new approaches together with our research and industry partners.
- You support the development and adoption of open-source software and contribute to international standards for sovereign data exchange and AI-based applications.
- You actively contribute to developing project content, coordinate with project partners and colleagues, and shape innovative solutions from the initial idea through to implementation.
- Last but not least, you will present project results professionally and have the opportunity to share them appropriately with scientific communities and the public (e.g., through publications and presentations).
Our expectations of you
Education
- A completed university degree (Master’s or Diplom) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Applied Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable field.
Qualifications
- Interested in shaping innovations at the intersection of AI and data and putting cutting-edge technologies into practice.
- Ideally, knowledge of container, cloud, or DevOps technologies.
- Strong analytical skills and a high level of quality awareness.
- A structured, meticulous, self-reliant, and team-oriented approach to work.
- Very good German and English.
Experience
- Good knowledge of software development and experience with one or more programming languages, particularly Python and/or Java.
- Initial knowledge of or practical experience with large language models (LLMs), AI agents, or agentic systems.
What we offer
- Work on highly relevant projects at the intersection of research and business.
- Become part of an open-minded and dedicated team with a modern tech stack.
- Take advantage of the creative freedom to develop and implement your own innovative ideas.
- Benefit from extensive training and development opportunities.
- Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
- Experience an attractive, modern workplace featuring a New Work concept, height-adjustable desks, and convenient transport links in the new digital district at Dortmund Harbor.
- The weekly working hours are 39 hours.
- The position is initially limited to 2 years and can also be filled on a part-time basis.
- Employment, remuneration and social benefits are governed by the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD).
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About your employer
The Fraunhofer Society is the largest organization for applied research in Europe. We align our research fields with people's needs: health, safety, communication, mobility, energy and the environment. We are creative and design technology. We design products, improve processes and open up new avenues.
- 250+ Employees
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
- Science, Research
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- Career growth
- 3.8
- Team culture
- 3.5
- Working conditions
- 4.2
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