SPECULATIVE APPLICATION: PHD STUDENT

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City: Kaiserslautern

Date: Nov 7, 2026

SPECULATIVE APPLICATION: PHD STUDENT

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30 000 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.

Fraunhofer ITWM is one of currently 75 institutes belonging to the Fraunhofer Society for the Promotion of Applied Research and can therefore draw on the expertise of a strong network. At Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM, we see our task as further developing key technologies, providing innovative impetus and implementing these in practice together with industry partners. In doing so, we not only want to build bridges between the real and virtual worlds, but also act as a link between academic mathematics and its practical application. That is why our close ties to the Department of Mathematics at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau play such an important role.

At ITWM, we are always on the lookout for new talent who want to conduct cutting-edge research with us. Would you like to gain an insight into the world of Fraunhofer and develop your skills with us, but haven't found a suitable vacancy? Then we look forward to receiving your speculative application. Please indicate in your speculative application which department(s) or research areas best match your interests.

Would you like to find out more about our institute? Get to know the Fraunhofer ITWM

Be part of change

At our institute, we conduct research on exciting projects and develop customised products and services for our clients from numerous industries and the public sector.

The overarching topics at Fraunhofer ITWM are machine learning, artificial intelligence, renewable energies, and sustainability. In addition, next-generation computing and quantum computing are future-oriented topics that our researchers are working on.

Our institute is divided into four areas with respective subgroups:

»Optimization«

»Processes and Materials«

»Mathematics for Vehicles, Systems, and Processes«

»Analytics and Computing«

What you contribute

You have completed your science degree with excellent results.

You show commitment and enjoy taking the initiative.

Your enthusiasm and curiosity about research drive you forward.

What we offer

Gain valuable practical experience during your doctoral studies by participating in exciting research projects with us.

We focus on innovative ideas and develop novel solutions. Actively support us in shaping the future!

We work in a highly motivated and agile team, together with renowned industry partners.

We offer you the freedom to contribute your own ideas.

In addition, your tasks can be adapted to your interests and skills upon consultation.

You can find further benefits here: Arbeiten beim Fraunhofer ITWM - Fraunhofer ITWM

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.

Please submit your CV and cover letter along with your degree certificate.

If you have any questions regarding your speculative application, please contact our Human Resources department:

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM www.itwm.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 83238

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