Working Student AI / Machine Learning

The Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS is one of the largest ICT institutes in the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

We work on an interdisciplinary basis, come from more than 30 countries and are delighted that more and more women are shaping the digital future with us.

To strengthen our business unit “Software-based Networks“ (NGNI), we are seeking motivated working students to support our team in the field of next-generation network systems, starting as soon as possible.

What you will do

• Selection and application of suitable AI/ML techniques for monitoring and optimizing next-generation network systems
• Collection, visualization and analysis of data
• Collaboration in the identification of classification, regression, reinforcement learning and optimal decision sub-problems and development of models to solve them
• Support in the development of prototypes accelerated by FPGAs and GPUs
• Analysis of large language models (LLMs)

What you bring to the table

• Ongoing Master’s degree in a Computer science or related discipline
• You are interested in writing your thesis in this subject area
• You have already acquired knowledge of AI / ML principles
• You have experience with the most important ML frameworks for Python and in using tools such as JupyterLab
• Excellent proficiency in English and basic knowledge of German

What you can expect

• A practice-oriented activity that complements your studies in an innovative and modern working environment
• Flexible working hours and the option of hybrid working
• Support with your Master's thesis
• Barrier-free building with car and bicycle garage and easily accessible public transport connections
• Numerous shopping, travel and event discounts through Corporate Benefits

The wage depends on the progress of your studies and is between 15.74 and 17.27 per hour.

The monthly working time is 60 - 80 hours. The contract is limited to one year. In general, we are interested in a longer-term collaboration.

Your place of work is Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31, 10589 Berlin-Charlottenburg.

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 with your complete application documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, (work) certificates). We don't need a photo. We look forward to getting to know you!

Questions about this position will be answered by

Cristian Grozea

Research assistent (NGNI)

phone: +49 30 3463 7492

If you need special support in the application process, our recruiter Jennifer Hauda will be happy to help you at recruiting@fokus.fraunhofer.de and looks forward to hearing from you.

Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS

Requisition Number: 76962                Application Deadline: 12/04/2024