Future. Discover. Together. 

Over the last three years, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) has led a UN Focus Group (a partnership between the International Telecommunication Union, World Meteorological Organization, and UN Environment) exploring the potential of AI to support the detection, forecasting, and communication of natural disasters (e.g., through early warning systems), and laid the groundwork for international standards. As the Focus Group transitions into a Global Initiative, it will build on these activities. In parallel, Fraunhofer HHI is involved in a new Working Group on Digital Transformation for Hydrology and Water Resources at the World Meteorological Organization. To support both the Global Initiative and the Working Group, we are looking for motivated student assistants. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

• Assist with systematic literature reviews

• Input and manage data in spreadsheets or databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness

• Draft and format reports, graphs, and charts

• Help organize workshops and meetings

• Prepare presentation materials and handouts for workshops and meetings

• Manage communication with workshop participants, including sending invitations and follow-up emails

• Help maintain the groups online presence by drafting and editing blog posts, newsletters, and social media content

What you bring to the table

• Full-time student at a German university or FH studying geoscience, computer science (with focus on machine learning, ethical AI, human-centered AI), or a field tied to communication (Literature, English, Multimedia)

• An interest in geoscience, human-centered artificial intelligence, and scientific communication

• Strong social skills and professionalism

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Experience in data and modeling related methods (practical experience in AI is a bonus)

• Attention to detail

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Excellent spoken and written English (native English is desirable)

What you can expect

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting

• Attractive salary

• Modern  and excellently equipped workspace in central location

• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

• Flexible working hours

• Opportunities to work from home

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.

The monthly working time is 80 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. 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. 

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. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
 

Dr. Katharina Weitz

katharina.weitz@hhi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI 

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 74850                Application Deadline: 08/31/2024