Research Associate (all genders) - Large Language Models

Fraunhofer IIS; Erlangen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Erlangen is seeking a professional to contribute to the training and optimization of large language models. You will develop innovative methods, drive business solutions, and collaborate with partners. Ideal candidates should have a PhD or 3+ years of experience in computer science or computational linguistics, with strong skills in machine learning, Python, and excellent communication in English. The position offers a supportive culture, career development, and flexible working hours.

Leistungen

Inspiring culture

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• Degree preferably with a PhD or 3+ years of experience in a related discipline.
• Strong foundation in machine learning and neural network architectures.
• Solution-oriented thinking and collaborative mindset.
• Practical experience with common machine learning frameworks for training LLMs.
• Proficiency in Python development.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to the training and optimisation of large language models.
• Develop advanced techniques for model enhancement.
• Drive innovative enterprise solutions across various tasks and domains.
• Communicate and coordinate with project partners and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Machine learning

Neural network architectures

Python development

Communication skills in English

Ausbildung

PhD or 3+ years in computer science, computational linguistics

Tools

Machine learning frameworks

Jobbeschreibung

The Fraunhofer‑Gesellschaft currently operates 75 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, located in Erlangen, is the largest institute of the Fraunhofer‑Gesellschaft with more than 1 200 employees.

Welcome to the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, headquartered in Erlangen! As the largest institute within the Fraunhofer‑Gesellschaft, we have been conducting research for over 30 years in diverse fields such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor systems, data acquisition, signal processing, and signal transmission. Talented individuals from various engineering and natural science disciplines will find a wide range of exciting research topics under one roof. A few highlights that reflect our innovative strength include neuromorphic computing, 5G/6G mobile communication technologies, generative AI in speech and signal processing, and X‑ray imaging for e‑mobility. And that’s just the beginning!

What sustainable solution will you find with us?

Are you passionate about the capabilities and potential of large language models? Join us in shaping the exciting world of conversational AI.

Here’s How You Will Make a Difference

For over 30 years, the institute’s Audio and Media Technologies division has been shaping the globally deployed standards and technologies in the fields of audio and moving picture production. Almost all consumer electronic devices, computers and mobile phones are equipped with systems and technologies from Erlangen today.

• Training and Refinement of LLMs: You contribute to the training and optimisation of large language models.
• Development of Innovative Methods for Model Enhancement: You develop advanced techniques in areas such as preference optimisation, model distillation, parameter‑efficient fine‑tuning as well as multimodal extensions of LLMs.
• Promotion of Creative Business Solutions Across Various Areas: You drive innovative enterprise solutions across a wide range of tasks and domains.
• Engagement and Collaboration with Project Partners and Stakeholders: You communicate and coordinate activities with project partners and both internal and external stakeholders.

What You Bring To The Table

• A degree preferably with a PhD or 3 + years of professional experience in computer science, computational linguistics, or a related discipline.
• Strong foundation in machine learning and modern neural network architectures.
• Solution‑oriented thinking and collaborative mindset.
• Practical experience with common machine learning frameworks for training LLMs.
• Proficiency in Python development.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

What You Can Expect

• Our inspiring culture: We want our colleagues to feel comfortable. Therefore, we constantly strive to ensure a friendly and supportive working atmosphere within our international team.
• Exciting projects: We provide exciting ventures and new experiences in highly innovative key industries.
• Room for creativity: We want to give our colleagues a generous amount of creative freedom so that they can contribute and develop their own ideas.
• Career development: With top‑of‑the‑range company equipment and regular training, we aim to provide the best possible working conditions and continuing education opportunities for our colleagues.
• Flexible working hours: We make it easy for our colleagues to find a comfortable balance between their private and professional lives.

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the aim to extend it subsequently. The weekly working time is 39 hours.

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. 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 utilisation 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.

Ready for Change?

Then apply now and make the difference.

Do you have questions about the application process? Our recruiter Claudia Kestler‑Böhm will be happy to assist you: [phone]‑1654.

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS

www.iis.fraunhofer.de