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 “Offshore Operations & Logistics” group at our site in Bremerhaven, Bremen or Hamburg. Here, we develop innovative methods for the optimization of installation, operation, and dismantling concepts for offshore wind farms. At the heart of these activities is the development of software tools that can be used to map and analyze the entire life of an offshore wind farm in detailed time-series simulations. At present, the team consists of five 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.
You will further develop various models and methods. To that end, you will analyze and optimize installation, operation, and dismantling concepts for offshore wind farms. This will allow you to find ways to reduce risks and costs over the entire life of the wind farm. To develop these methods and further advance the in-house software, you will use Python.
You will assist our team in acquiring industry projects in which the methods and models you develop will be applied, and you will be involved in research projects – for example, by generating ideas, submitting applications, and reporting results. In addition, you will work with and interface with other groups at our institute.
What you contribute
You have completed your diploma or master’s degree in the field of Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering Management, or Mechanical Engineering specializing in one of the subjects mentioned above. In addition, you have Python programming skills and perhaps also some experience in the offshore processes and offshore logistics related to wind farm operation.
If you also have experience in project work and/or wind energy in general, as well as experience in the modeling of work processes, then this is the perfect fit for you! 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.
If you would like to find out more information about the IWES, our research aspects, and your future colleagues, please visit our career website:
https://s.fhg.de/5ei
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.
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
www.iwes.fraunhofer.de
Requisition Number: 82781 Application Deadline: 02/04/2026