What types of involvement for students do you offer?
We offer jobs as:
- Interns (e.g. as part of a Praxissemester);
- Student Assistants.
We also offer the opportunity to conduct R&D for a bachelor thesis, master thesis, Diplomarbeit or doctoral dissertation.
Are these jobs restricted to students in specific fields?
The Fraunhofer Institute SCAI mostly hire science or engineering students. Students in other fields are invited to apply for suitable jobs or to submit a detailed research proposal.
What is the first step in applying for a student job?
First of all, please take a look at our website to find out in detail about the business areas and topics of the Institute that correspond to your academic interests. We only offer explicit positions for students on a very irregular basis.
What should I mention in an unsolicited job application?
Please ensure that your application or inquiry is as specific and targeted as possible.
Your message should clearly state:
- Your field of study and current semester
- The time period and duration for which you are available
- How your skills and interests align with the institute’s research
Please address your application to the contact person listed on the institute’s website for the relevant business area or research group.
Are there any deadlines?
There is no general application deadline for student employment. However, please note that there are different lead times depending on the type of employment.
What do I have to consider when planning to write my final thesis at a Fraunhofer Institute?
Please clarify in advance of your application whether and under what conditions your university allows externally supported theses. You will then have the opportunity to contact us with concrete suggestions for topics. Please understand that due to the large number of applicants, we are unable to answer unspecific questions regarding theses.
Please address your specific enquiry to the contact persons of the respective business areas or research groups mentioned on the web pages.
As a doctoral student, how do I apply for a job at Fraunhofer SCAI?
Please visit our website to find out about suitable vacancies for doctoral students. As a rule, you can also apply for positions for research assistants and, depending on the topic and requirements, implement your doctoral project in parallel. Please address your specific request to the contact persons of the respective business areas or research groups mentioned on the website.
Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI