Job Description

We want an earth that is worth living on. Our applied research in Circular Economy, Carbon Management, Green Hydrogen and Local Energy Systems makes concrete contributions to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. As an institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we show how to not only master challenges, but grow with them. We push boundaries, think ahead and shape the future with applied research. Diverse perspectives and approaches strengthen creativity and innovation in our scientific work.

Would you like to help us shape a sustainable world? We are looking for reinforcement!

The "District Energy Solutions" group develops energy concepts at the district level (electricity, heat, and mobility) and evaluates them using mathematical optimization models. In our projects, we use interactive websites, among other tools, to present our research findings. We are currently seeking your support as a working student to help us create visually appealing and user-friendly visualizations.

Be part of change

• Development of mockups for a web tool and incorporation of feedback from the team
• Programming the mockups into a user-friendly dashboard
• Integration into existing programming work

What you contribute

• Current studies in computer science, media design, communication design, media informatics, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Python
• Experience with corporate design and creating consistent layouts, UX design, and visualizing large amounts of data
• A meticulous, structured, and reliable work ethic
• Ideally, basic knowledge of Streamlit and versioning with Git
• Ideally, initial experience in working with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Typo3, or similar)

What we offer

We are committed to creating an inspiring working environment in which all employees can develop. To this end, we promote and value the uniqueness of each person and create a culture of respect, openness and appreciation in which everyone is welcome:

• Teamwork at eye level: an open-minded team in which you can contribute your own ideas. New Work, diversity and inclusion as well as cooperative teamwork are central components of our culture.
• Theory meets practice: The opportunity to combine your knowledge from your studies with practical experience at the interface between business and science.
• Flex work: Your studies have priority - we offer you flexible working hours that adapt to your everyday study routine, as well as the opportunity to combine mobile working and on-site work by arrangement with the team.
• Students@UMSICHT Comprehensive onboarding, good support and networking opportunities as well as versatile support for your career development through training and keynote speeches.
• Health & well-being: Health offers for a good balance in everyday life.
• You can find even more attractive benefits here: Fraunhofer UMSICHT as an employer

Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

Application:

�� Interested? Apply online now via our career portal and join the Fraunhofer UMSICHT team! We look forward to getting to know you. Please submit at least the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Current certificate of enrollment
• Current transcript of records
• Bachelor's degree certificate (if you are already enrolled in a master's program)

�� Diversity & equal opportunities:

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 people are given preference if they are equally suitable.

♿ Accessibility:

We are continuously working to make the application process and our workplaces more accessible. If you need support, please get in touch - we're here to help!

Contact
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this position:
Sonja Witkowski, +49 208 8598 1737

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:
Emily Kirchhoff, +49 208 8598-1353, bewerbung@umsicht.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT

www.umsicht.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 83931