Assistant - Strategic Research and Innovation Management (m/f/d)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) is one of the world's leading organisations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop groundbreaking technologies for our economy and society - more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. You know, who comes to Fraunhofer wants and can change something. For yourself, for us and the markets of today and tomorrow.

The Fraunhofer IEE in Kassel conducts research in the fields of energy management and energy system technology with the focus: energy informatics, energy metaorology and geoinformation systems, energy management and system design, energy process technology and storage, network planning and grid operation, grid stability and power converter technology as well as thermal energy technology. Around 450 scientists, employees, students develop solutions for the energy transition and generate around 40 million. Euro income per year.

Do you want to help shape the implementation of the energy transition and work at the interface between science and business?

The Strategic Research and Innovation Management Group then supports the further development of the Institute's research strategy in close cooperation with the various research areas. The focus is on cooperation at the Institute's competence portfolio, support in the care and development of strategic partnerships, and cooperation in innovation management with a special application and transfer orientation of a Fraunhofer Institute.

Here you ask for change

• Participation in a varied thematic field with tasks to support the Institute's strategy process and measures to ensure scientific output
• Takeover of supporting activities, e.g. in the field of archiving and reporting
• Support in the organisation and implementation of training and internal events
• Participation in the care and updating of the IEE-Intranet by appointment
• Creation of overviews, tracking of appointments and supporting activities in coordinating ongoing activities
• Introducing own ideas to improve internal processes after coordination

This brings you

• Current study in technical or economic environment
• Interest in knowledge preservation, knowledge sharing and knowledge sharing
• Feeling for the structured handling of knowledge, data and information
• Conscious and responsible use of AI tools to efficiently process everyday tasks
• Good knowledge of MS Office; additional knowledge of SharePoint and MS teams of advantage
• Communication strength as well as an independent, structured way of working and a pronounced self-initiative
• Ability to formulate complex content in a clear, comprehensible and targeted manner
• Very good knowledge of German and English (C1) in word and writing

What we keep for you

• A varied task in a nationally and internationally renowned organization for application-oriented research
• With the FhG quality seal "FamilienLogo" excellent possibilities for reconciliation of family and profession, including the use of a co-child office
• Commitment to the Charter of Diversity - We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all areas
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work in the home office or in the modern institute building with New Work concept in a central location
• A fair payment system and an annual special payment
• Occupational pension (VBL), 30 days holiday, job ticket, good public transport connection, free parking including powerful charging infrastructure for electric vehicles with preferential conditions for employees, as well as corporate benefits

We value and promote the diversity of the competences of our employees and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Disabled people are preferably set with the same suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable - for applicants with disabilities we find solutions that optimally promote their skills.

The monthly working time is 60 hours. The body shall first be limited to 1 year and shall be occupied at the next possible time. We strive for long-term cooperation. Employment, remuneration and social benefits are governed by the public service collective agreement (TVöD).

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process with its focus on key technologies relevant to the future as well as on the exploitation of results in business and industry. As a guide and impulse provider for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it works with the design of our society and our future.

Ready for change? Then get involved now and make a difference! After receipt of your online application, you will receive an automatic receipt. Then we'll report as soon as possible and tell you how it goes on.

Questions about this position answered You like: Luzie Barten (Recruiting) Email: [for e-mail see the original ad] Tel.: +[for phone number see the original ad] - 1672

Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy Systems www.iee.fraunhofer.de

Reference: 82649 Application deadline: 17.01.2026

Questions about this position answered You like: Luzie Barten (Recruiting) Email: [for e-mail see the original ad] Tel.: +[for phone number see the original ad] - 1672

Joblocations:

34117 Kassel, Hesse, HESSEN, GERMANY