Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Rendering of the new building of Fraunhofer IKS and claim: "With us, you can work in the future today. Change starts with us."
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Jobs and Career at the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS

We are creating safe artificial intelligence for tomorrow!

Cognitive systems and artificial intelligence have a growing influence on our society. The systems no longer only decide what music to play for us next; they are also used in safety-critical areas like autonomous driving. As a result, the safety of these technologies is becoming more and more important.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS in Munich conducts applied research on the safe use of software technologies in the automotive, medtech, smart farming and Industry 4.0 industry sectors. Our approach is called safe intelligence: We reconcile intelligence and safety. Our vision: a world we can rely on. 

Your career path at the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS

No matter what the stage of your career, Fraunhofer IKS in Munich will accompany you on your way to the next milestone.

Students

Gain practical, project-related experience while you study – as a student research assistant, while writing your thesis (bachelor, master) or during an internship.

Students

Career starters

Conduct your own independent research in your very first job. At Fraunhofer IKS, we offer ideal conditions for you to get started in research.

Career starters

Experienced
professionals

As a scientist at Fraunhofer IKS, you will help actively shape a safer future. Take advantage of this opportunity and become part of our motivated research team!

Experienced professionals

Your new colleagues

In our blog, employees at Fraunhofer IKS introduce themselves and talk about the subjects they are pursuing and what motivates them.

Dr. Katie Fitch: “The interaction between research and industry inspires me”
Dr. Jeanette Lorenz: “Quantum computing is a bit like looking for the Holy Grail”
Jan Frederik Hagen:“Interface between research and IT infrastructure”
Andreas Kreutz: “You can try something out and see whether it works!”
Tom Haider: “I wanted to understand how technological devices work”
Poulami Sinhamahapatra: “It´s fun when ideas work out”

We are rethinking the world of work

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS, we are researching reliable software engineering for safety-critical applications. We are not only researching the latest technologies but are also continuously optimizing our management culture: We work dynamically and focus on the heart of our institute: our employees!

Benefits and culture

Satisfied employees are the best employees! At Fraunhofer IKS, excellent conditions and offers will ensure that you feel good!

Benefits and culture

Working at Fraunhofer IKS

Our blog will give you insights into our research topics and working at the institute – and give you an opportunity to get to know your future colleagues. Read here...

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Institute funding

The establishment and expansion of Fraunhofer IKS is a digital lighthouse project of the Bavarian high-tech agenda. Its goal: to drive research on artificial intelligence. 

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New building in Garching

Our new institute building on the Garching campus is taking shape, nestled between universities and research institutions. Come to Fraunhofer IKS and help us fill the building with life.

More info (in German)

Fraunhofer IKS – an attractive employer

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of Germany’s top employers – and we’re not the only ones who think so. Our opinion is backed-up by several key organizations:

Auszeichnungen der Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft und des Fraunhofer IKS als Arbeitgeber

Help Fraunhofer IKS make the future a little safer!

As an applied research institute, we are moving toward a safer future step by step. Are you looking for new, meaningful challenges? If you are, apply now and become part of our team.

All open positions

Our careers portal features all the current job openings at the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS in Munich.

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Your start at Fraunhofer IKS

No matter what the stage of your career, Fraunhofer IKS in Munich will accompany you on your way to the next milestone:

Questions?

Our FAQs and application tips should answer all your application-related questions. And if you still have questions: Our HR officers Kirsten Plesch and Dimitra Stavrakaki will be happy to answer them. 

FAQs and applicaton tips