Initiative position as an employee

Fraunhofer Gesellschaft; Ilmenau; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hours

Mobile working

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT in Ilmenau, Thuringia, invites researchers to contribute to AI-based audio analysis, acoustic simulation, and privacy-aware learning. Depending on your position, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance audio intelligence in real-world applications.

Send a CV and references; strong German and English, independence, team spirit, and a keen interest in interdisciplinary research are valued.

Qualifikationen

• CV and references required.
• Interest in listed research topics (acoustic simulation, audio/visual content analysis, privacy in AI).
• Ability to work interdisciplinary and take on responsibility.

Aufgaben

• Support the Ilmenau team with research on acoustic simulation for AI validation and training.
• Contribute to audio/visual content analysis, environmental sound analysis, and privacy-focused AI research.

Kenntnisse

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ( www.fraunhofer.com ) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 74institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT is part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. Headquartered on the campus of Technische Universität Ilmenau in Ilmenau, Thuringia, the institute is internationally recognized for its expertise in applied electroacoustics and audio engineering, AI-based signal analysis and machine learning, and data privacy and security. Under the motto 'Where AI means Audio Intelligence', the Ilmenau researchers are developing technologies for the robust and trustworthy AI-based analysis and classification of audio and video data. These technologies are used, among other things, to monitor industrial production processes, but also in traffic monitoring or in the media context, for example when it comes to automatic metadata extraction and audio manipulation detection. Another focus is the development of algorithms for the areas of virtual product development, intelligent actuator-sensor systems and audio for the automotive sector. There are currently around 120 employees working at Fraunhofer IDMT in Ilmenau.

Be part of change

You would like to support the team in Ilmenau with your competencies? We are currently conducting research on the following topics and are looking forward to your contribution. Please indicate in your application the topics you are mainly interested in.

• Acoustic simulation for AI validation and training
• Audio and visual content analysis
• Environmental sound analysis
• Industrial sound analysis
• Privacy and trustworthy AI
• Sound field control

What you contribute

Depending on your aspired position, you will have the appropriate qualifications. Please send us a meaningful CV and references.

• motivation, initiative, flexibility, and willingness to perform
• astrong independence and reliability as well as a thorough way of working
• enjoying interdisciplinary cooperation and being willing to take on responsibility
• good communication skills and a convincing appearance
• analytical, structured and output-driven working style
• very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

What we offer

• exciting market-relevant topics with complex issues for which there are no market solutions yet
• renowned partners and customers with whom you will work closely to develop technologies for a sustainable future
• a wide range of opportunities for professional development and further training
• a very good work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours, a co-child office and the possibility of mobile working
• new work, diversity and plurality of opinion are an integral part of our culture
• a tolerant atmosphere with an open feedback culture
• good transport connections and proximity to the state capital Erfurt
• attractive savings opportunities with numerous corporate partners as part of the Fraunhofer Corporate Benefits Program

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. The same applies if they do not meet all the profile requirements due to a disability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT

Requisition Number: 13728 Application Deadline: