The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 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.
At the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES, the energy transition becomes a reality every day. Our focus topics are: offshore wind energy, hydrogen, test infrastructure and digitization. More than 400 employees – including around 100 students – from over 50 countries work at nine locations in scientific and non-scientific teams on the development of innovative methods to accelerate the expansion of the wind energy and hydrogen economy, minimize risks, and increase cost efficiency. Do you want to join us in shaping a sustainable future?
Be part of change
You will be part of the “Numerical Yield and Site Assessment” group at our site in Oldenburg. We develop methods for evaluating the yield of wind turbines and wind farm sites. To do so, we transfer models from fundamental research to industrial applications and further develop them. At present, the team consists of eight employees and several students. We support each other irrespective of our projects and backgrounds. A culture of open exchange and cooperation, even beyond team boundaries and sites, are particularly important to us.
In this role, you will continue to develop numerical models (e.g., WRF, ICON, PALM, or FOXES) and methods for evaluating atmospheric flow processes at different scales. These models are employed in a wide range of contexts in research and industry projects, such as advising companies, policymakers, and public authorities, and are linked with macroeconomic and business economics analyses. You will drive forward the validation of the models using a large dataset comprising operational wind farm data and measurements taken in and around the farms.
In addition, you will contribute to the development of ideas for research projects and manage smaller projects yourself. Furthermore, you will author publications on your scientific findings and present your work at international conferences.
What you contribute
You have completed your diploma or master’s degree in Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics, (Techno)Mathematics, or Engineering. Do you have experience of numerical modeling of atmospheric processes and are you already familiar with meteorological topics? Can you program in Python or Julia? Ideally, you also have some data analysis expertise.
It would be great if you can bring some basic project management experience to the table. Perhaps you even have some knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or wind energy. Do not worry if your profile does not cover everything yet: You can also develop with us. Here at IWES, we operate on an international level – a good command of German and English will make your day-to-day work easier.
What we offer
We support you on your professional journey. Whether personally, professionally, or methodically, we find the right qualification measures for you. It is also possible to be responsible for your own doctorate here. We offer you our full support! Do you want to immerse yourself in additional fields and work independently to drive new topics forward? With us, you get to shape your range of duties actively!
Our open institute culture as well as mutual tolerance and respect ensure that every person feels comfortable with us from the start. We achieve this, for example, through our onboarding program for new employees as well as by raising awareness of and providing training on diversity and equal opportunity issues. We firmly believe that diversity is key to our success. Join us and experience this for yourself!
Our flextime and core time system allows you to plan your working day flexibly. In addition, you also have the option to work remotely. Not sure who can look after your children in an emergency? We help by offering emergency childcare. Interested in employee discounts for events, clothes, vacations, etc.? With us, you can select from a varied range of offers and easily take advantage of them for yourself via an app. For sustainable mobility, you can also benefit from the Deutschland-Ticket as a job ticket.
The position is limited to 3 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis, preferably close to full-time. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.
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.
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.
Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.
If you have any further questions, please contact: Ms. Michelle Padberg
People & Development
The entire team is on hand to assist you further.
Phone: +49 471 14 290-230
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Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems