Job Description

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg is the largest solar research institute in Europe. Our approximately 1,400 employees work for a sustainable, economic, secure and socially just energy supply system based on renewable energies. We contribute to this with our main research areas of energy supply, energy distribution, energy storage and energy use. Through outstanding research results, successful industrial projects, company spin-offs and global collaborations, we are shaping the sustainable transformation of the energy system.

For our group "Solar Building Envelopes" we are looking for a research assistant to start on 01.02.2024.

Do you want to be part of a highly motivated group and actively shape the energy transition? Then let's contribute with simulations around the topic of building-integrated PV (BIPV) so that BIPV becomes a respected, aesthetically pleasing and functional mass product.

What you will do

• You support the development and optimisation of BIPV simulations

• You carry out simulations independently, evaluate and visualise the results e.g. for industry enquiries or projects on these topics

• Your work is part of an EU project about integrated photovoltaics with 20 international partners

What you bring to the table

• You are enrolled as a student in architecture or civil engineering, electrical engineering, construction management or building physics or have a background in supply engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or computer science

• You have good programming skills, preferably in Python

• You have knowledge in the field of photovoltaics

• Knowledge of the use of CAD software is desirable

• Knowledge of data visualization and the use of Linux is desirable

• You work independently, in a structured and committed manner and are happy to contribute your own ideas

What you can expect

• You will work with one of the most popular employers on a par with the best

• Open-minded colleagues are happy to welcome new talents into their ranks

• We offer flexible working time models and give you the opportunity to work from home at times

• We also foster a cooperative working atmosphere and open communication

• We value equal opportunities and allow room for diversity

• You can participate in attractive sports and health programs and after-work activities

Remuneration is based on the level of degree in an accredited course of studies. The monthly working time is 60-80 hours.

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.

Interested? Apply online now (including your CV, motivation letter and if available certificates). We look forward to getting to know you!

Questions about this position will be answered by:

Janina Willmann, Tel.Nr: +49 (0)761 4588 - 5885

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

www.ise.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 82543 Application Deadline: