Unsolicited Application for a Bachelor's or Master's Thesis

The Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI researches and develops special problem solutions at the interface of medicine, biosciences and engineering. One of its main tasks is contract research for biotechnological, pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, clinics, diagnostic laboratories and research institutions.

What you will do

Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your theoretical knowledge with practical experience as part of a thesis? Then you've come to the right place! At Fraunhofer IZI, we regularly mentor committed talents who want to conduct cutting-edge research with us.

At our institute, our employees conduct research on exciting projects and develop individual products and services for our clients, primarily from the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Research at the Fraunhofer IZI focuses on the fields of Immuno-Oncology and Infectious Disease Pathology.

For a few years now, immuno-oncology has complemented the traditional methods of cancer therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. Here, medicine utilizes the natural function of the immune system to eliminate foreign and malignant cells using a variety of mechanisms. The Fraunhofer IZI supports partners in the development and translation of innovative immunotherapies with its Immuno-Oncology research unit.

Infectious diseases continue to pose a global threat to human and animal health. Understanding the spread, pathogenesis and diagnostic options is essential for effectively combating them. The Fraunhofer IZI's Infectious Disease Pathology research unit supports partners in the development and translation of technologies for researching, diagnosing, preventing and treating infectious diseases.

During your thesis, you will gain an insight into the everyday life of a research institution and can apply theoretical knowledge from your studies in a practical way. You will get to know our structures and processes in the scientific-technical and commercial business areas and will be entrusted with a responsible institute-related topic. Use this springboard to launch your career in the research and development environment and take an important step in your professional development. In your unsolicited application, you are welcome to specify a specialist area or topic that you are particularly interested in. You can find an overview of our business areas and departments here.

What you bring to the table

• You are an enrolled student, preferably in the natural sciences or (bio)engineering or in a related field of study.
• Ideally, you have already gained some experience through internships, vacation jobs or working student positions in the field you are interested in, but this is not a must.
• You are confident in communicating in German and/or English and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team.
• Your way of working is characterized by reliability and you approach new challenges independently and flexibly.

What you can expect

• Thanks to our close links with industry, creative research freedom meets real added value for society. You will help shape the medicine of tomorrow and gain exciting insights into the leading organization for application-oriented research in Europe.
• You will be part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to actively shape your area of work. Our flat management hierarchy supports the independent work of our employees.
• Cutting-edge research is only possible with cutting-edge equipment: we offer you everything a researcher's heart desires on a total of almost 8000 m² of laboratory space.
• You will gain valuable preparation for future research or professional positions through practice-oriented work in which you will learn or deepen the scientific techniques relevant to your thesis. During your time with us, we offer you personal support at eye level.
• Additional benefits: free parking and secure bicycle parking spaces with charging stations for electric vehicles as well as discounted employee prices in the institute canteen.

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. 

Interested? Apply online now via our career portal. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Lea-Sophie Fingerhut
Strategic Personnel Development & Recruiting
Phone: +49 341/35536-9224

Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI

Requisition Number: 71131                Application Deadline: