Why Fraunhofer IMM? Good reasons to work with us

Industry-oriented and practical research

We offer you challenging, exciting, and varied scientific work with a strong focus on industry and practical applications, as well as insights into a wide range of research and development topics in diverse projects. The Fraunhofer Society is the world's leading organization for application-oriented research—become a part of it!

Good working conditions and room for your own creative ideas

You will work in interdisciplinary teams with highly motivated colleagues – from experienced professionals to newcomers. Here you will have the opportunity to contribute creatively, bring your innovative ideas to the table, and take responsibility for shaping your own career. All this is complemented by a pleasant working atmosphere and modern IT (SAP S/4HANA) as well as laboratory and technical center infrastructure.

Balance between work and private life

With flexible conditions such as part-time work, opportunities for mobile working, flexitime and bridge day arrangements, dual career service, a child-friendly office, and emergency care for children and relatives (via the external service provider pme Familienservice), we actively support the compatibility of work and private life.

Numerous career and development opportunities

Our employees are supported in a variety of ways through our diverse range of professional and personal development opportunities, e.g., participation in conferences, workshops, internal training courses, and support programs, as well as regular exchanges and contact with colleagues and renowned partners from science and industry. There is also the option of pursuing a doctorate, including a specific qualification plan.

Fair regulations in accordance with the public sector collective agreement

As a recipient of public funds, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's employment, pay, and social benefits are based on the provisions of the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund), with 30 days of vacation and performance- and success-based variable remuneration components. Our employees also receive a company pension (VBL) and a subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket.

Equal opportunities

We live and shape a diverse and open culture and do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, or sexual orientation and identity. Each institute has an equal opportunities officer (BfC) with whom we continuously develop our working conditions.
Attracting, developing, and retaining more women in applied research is an important goal for Fraunhofer. With our comprehensive support and development program “Fraunhofer TALENTA” for female scientists and female managers, we are working successfully to achieve this goal.

Fraunhofer TALENTA