Research Associate

The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT is part of the Fraunhofer Society. With about 190 employees at our locations in Itzehoe and Kiel, we play a leading role by working with key partners from industry and research at both national and international levels.
Our »Electronic Energy Systems« group develops software and hardware approaches for highly available and highly efficient power conversion systems, in particular for grid applications and electric drives. More information can be found .

What you will do

• Research in the direction of Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) for the development and testing of control strategies for electric energy systems including co-simulation and co-demonstration
• Research in the field of Power-HiL for testing and qualification of power converters
• Contribution to the development of test set-ups and procedures
• Communication of your results both internally and externally and collaboration with scientists in the team
• Contrubution to our scientific profiling by means of publications as well as acquisition of research and industrial projects

What you bring to the table

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification in a related field
• Experience with real time simulation and HiL testing with Opal-RT, Typhoon HIL, and/or Plexim
• Experience in the field of DC-grid stability is beneficial
• A high degree of independence, initiative, and commitment, combined with a high level of curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to quickly familiarize with new challenges and to take over responsibility in a team environment
• Fluency in spoken and written English

What you can expect

• Flexible working hours and support in balancing private and professional life
• Company health management and pension scheme
• Subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket
• Internal and external training opportunities
• A diverse and innovative range of topics with close contacts with industry and public clients
• Space for independent work and active participation in shaping the future with your unique ideas
• The opportunity to write your doctorate with us
• Direct communication and horizontal hierarchies for a smooth workflow

The weekly working time is 39 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. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

The position is initially limited to 2 years. However, we are interested in long-term cooperation.

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 with your meaningful application documents. We look forward to getting to know you

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT  

Requisition Number: 76598