What you contribute
* You study engineering, natural sciences, or a related field in a master's program and have been admitted to write your thesis.
* You have a strong interest in mathematical modeling and data analysis.
* You collaborate effectively with project partners and master's thesis supervisors.
* Knowledge of renewable energy and power grids is an advantage but not a requirement.
* You value contributing to your team and achieving goals collaboratively.
* You plan and complete tasks independently and to a high standard.
* You have strong analytical skills.
* You are proficient in scientific programming in Python.
* Ideally, you have already worked with databases and geographic information systems (GIS).
What we offer
* Exclusive insight: By working together with the scientists in our work unit, you will gain an insight into everyday research and development at a research institute.
* Research mix: We give you the opportunity to combine experimental work with theory and thus apply and expand your knowledge from your studies.
* Supervision: You will be supervised in your work by scientists and receive feedback on your progress.
* Teamwork: You will gain experience of working in a team by interacting with academic and student staff and will be able to contribute the experience you have already gained.
* Working hours and location: We offer you the opportunity to flexibly adapt your working hours to your needs by arrangement and to work from home from time to time.
* Equal opportunities: We value equal opportunities and make room for diversity.
* After work: Celebrate yourself and your colleagues at after-work events or our annual employee parties.
In addition to the thesis, a contract as a student assistant is agreed. Remuneration is based on the level of your university degree.
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.
Ready for change? Apply now with your detailed application documents (including CV, cover letter, employment references/certificates and/or academic transcript) and make a difference! After we receive your online application, you will automatically receive a confirmation of receipt. We will then contact you as soon as possible to let you know the next steps.
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
Requisition Number: 82653