Industrial Automation branch INA 
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) currently operates 76 institutes and research facilities in Germany and is the world's leading organization for application-oriented research. Around 30,800 employees work on the annual research volume of 3.0 billion euros.
The Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation is one of the largest Fraunhofer Institutes with around 800 employees at six locations. The Fraunhofer IOSB-INA in Lemgo, as the location for the industrial automation of the IOSB, offers an extremely attractive working environment in a highly innovative key industry. We are one of the leading research institutions in the technology network "Intelligent Technical Systems Ostwestfalen Lippe it's OWL" and an important part of the dynamic scientific and economic region of Ostwestfalen-Lippe. Our mission: "Empowering our Partners for the Digital Age".
What you do with us
Your tasks include:
- Initiating own project ideas and cooperations to leverage potential in the industry
- Analyzing problems together with process experts, assessing the quality and efficiency of the solutions developed
- Development of mathematical models and algorithms
- Implementation of scientific research and technology transfer projects with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Cooperation with industry and other research institutions
- Project results represented to clients and through publications in the professional world
What you bring with you
In addition to a degree in mathematics, physics, computer science or similar fields of study, we require an interest in the practical implementation of mathematical optimization methods. Experience in the fields of artificial intelligence and numerical simulation would be desirable. You are interested in optimization in the field of production planning, purchasing and/or logistics.
Your knowledge lies in the following areas:
- Algorithmic techniques: Integer Linear Programming, Dynamic Programming, Divide & Conquer, ...
- Mathematical Optimization / Combinatorial Optimization: Knapsack Problems, Travelling Salesperson Problems, Cutting Stock Problems, Scheduling Problems, ...
- Numerical simulation and validation in the space-time cylinder: finite differences and elements, multiscales, ...
- Programming
You have very good German and English language skills and a high degree of initiative, creativity and team spirit. The possibility of a doctorate is given.
What you can expect
In exciting and varied projects with partners from industry, the public sector and science, you will accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in industry. As an interface between users and backend developers, you will find creative solutions and ensure an impressive user experience. You will work on varied use cases together with different companies. You will publish and discuss your research results at international conferences and in industry and research committees. Involvement in academic teaching is possible. Regular further training tailored to your individual needs and the best possible technical equipment are just as much a matter of course as a corporate culture characterized by collegiality.
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.
The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled part-time. Employment, remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD). In addition, Fraunhofer may grant performance- and success-related variable remuneration components.
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process with its focus on key technologies relevant to the future and on the utilization of results in business and industry. As a trailblazer and driving force for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it helps to shape our society and our future.
Have we piqued your interest? Then apply online now with your detailed application documents. We look forward to getting to know you!
We will be happy to answer any questions about this position:
Ms. Astrid Alteheld
Advisor to the Management Board / HR
Phone.: 05261/94290-23
E-Mail: Astrid.Alteheld@iosb-ina.fraunhofer.de
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB
Reference number: 73068