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 "Knowledge Transfer and University Cooperations" group at our site in Bremerhaven or Leuna. Among other things, the aim of the group is to develop part-time training and further education offers incorporating our current research knowledge in the fields of hydrogen and wind energy for a variety of target groups. This is achieved through close cooperation with the specialist scientific departments at the institute and external partners from science and industry. At present, the team consists of three 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 various projects, you will work independently and step by step through all phases of the development and implementation of knowledge transfer measures. This includes compiling and evaluating market analyses, developing methodical, didactic, and content-related concepts for the training programs, and implementing them. In addition, you will integrate the training programs into learning management systems and develop evaluation concepts for the review of the developed measures on the basis of a scientific analysis. In cooperation with the “Science Communications” group, you will shape the public relations work for our offers, for example by creating posts for business networks or project-related press releases.
During the pilot phase, you will coordinate the preparation, implementation, follow-up, and evaluation of the measures and also oversee them from a quality assurance perspective. You will incorporate the insights gained into the further development, in addition to presenting both these insights and the experience gained during the pilot phase in publications such as conference contributions. Furthermore, you will be responsible for reporting, managing operational processes, and documentation of results. You will remain in close communication with the partners and project managers throughout the entire process. Where your schedule allows, you may also contribute to new publicly funded project proposals or the acquisition of industry projects.
What you contribute
You have completed your diploma or master’s degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a similar subject. You have knowledge of renewable energies and may also be familiar with hydrogen technologies. You have already had the opportunity to put your project management skills to the test? You have also come into contact with instructional systems design? Great! Then you should definitely keep on reading.
You are familiar with teaching methodology and have perhaps already gathered some initial experience in the use of learning management systems. Business trips offer you a welcome change of scenery, as you will be traveling regularly (around once or twice per month) between the IWES sites, to project meetings, or to other events (networking events, trade fairs, etc.). For participation in international projects, you should be able to communicate with ease in English – both written and spoken.
What we offer
You do not want to stay standing on the spot? We offer a wide range of qualification measures. We will give you the opportunity to try things out and support you on your journey.
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.
If you would like to find out more information about the IWES, our research aspects, and your future colleagues, please visit our career website:
The position is limited to 2 years. The weekly working time is 20 hours. 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. Laura Tessmer
People & Development
The entire team is on hand to assist you further.
E-mail: personal@iwes.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 471 14 290-230
Only online applications via the portal can be considered.
Please note that we observe the provisions of the valid General Data Protection Regulation when processing applications.
Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems
Requisition Number: 84537Application Deadline: 06/09/2026