Fraunhofer-Institut für Keramische Technologien und Systeme | Germany | 06xxx Halle | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 02.09.2026 on stepstone.de
Research Associate in Economic and Employment Analysis in Technological Change (m/f/d)
The Fraunhofer Society is one of the world's leading organisations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop groundbreaking technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. You know, who comes to Fraunhofer wants and can change something – for themselves, for us and the markets of today and tomorrow. Fraunhofer IKTS conducts application-oriented research for high-performance ceramics. The three locations in Dresden and Hermsdorf (Thüringen) form the largest ceramic research institute in Europe. As a research and technology service provider, we develop modern ceramic high-performance materials, industry-relevant manufacturing processes and prototypical components and systems in complete production lines up to the pilot scale. In addition, the portfolio includes the competencies of material diagnosis and testing. The Center for Economics and Management of Technologies (CEM) of the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS at the Halle (Saale) site combines scientific research with technological expertise. The group "Economic Analysis and Sustainability" develops and uses quantitative and qualitative methods for the economic and ecological assessment of technologies, infrastructures and transformation processes. In the research project "Economic Modeling of Transformation Paths" funded by the Hans-Böckler Foundation, we investigate the economic and employment-related effects of technological and industrial changes. To this end, we develop quantitative analyses, models and scenarios and derive scientifically sound recommendations for action for politics, business and society. .
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You cooperate in the research project ''Economic modelling of transformation paths'' of the Hans-Böckler Foundation and actively contribute to their scientific work. You collect, structure and analyze economic, industrial, technology and employment-related data. You develop and use quantitative models and scenarios to investigate technological and economic transformation paths. You analyse the impact of new technologies and industrial changes on value added, employment, competitiveness and sectoral and regional economic structures. You investigate markets, value chains, business models and innovation systems in terms of technological and structural changes. You interpret the results from a scientific perspective and prepare them in scientific reports, presentations and practical recommendations. Together with the Hans-Böckler Foundation, project partners and representatives from science, business, politics and society, You participate in workshops, specialist discussions and other exchange formats. You participate in scientific publications and in the further development of the group's research work.
A completed scientific university degree – master, diploma or comparable – the economics, economics, economic mathematics, statistics, economics or a comparable degree course, preferably with a quantitative-methodical focus Knowledge of quantitative methods of economic or social research Experience in the preparation and analysis of complex data and in the application of quantitative methods, for example in the context of empirical or model-based final work, scientific projects or relevant professional activities Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: statistical or economic data analysis, input-output and regional analyses, scenario analyses, value chain and network analyses or techno-economic evaluations Safe handling of at least one relevant statistical, analysis or programming environment, for example R, Python, MATLAB or comparable software A careful, independent and solution-oriented way of working as well as a pleasure in working together in an interdisciplinary team Very good knowledge of German and good English in word and writing Advantages First experiences in the analysis of industrial, technological or social transformation processes Experience in the processing of scientific research projects and in cooperation with partners from science, business, politics or associations A completed doctorate
We offer you an exciting and interdisciplinary working environment with responsibility and space for your ideas as well as modern equipment and infrastructure. With us you have the chance to introduce your own ideas as part of a strong team and to find solutions for urgent future issues. In addition, we offer our employees the following advantages: Travel time and a holiday entitlement of 30 working days a year, as well as a paid allowance on 24 and 31. December A weekly working time of 39 hours with the option to parttime Individual development and career opportunities Targeted opportunities for further qualification Occupational pensions and benefits Job Ticket (also Germany Job Ticket) Family-friendly working culture with flexible working conditions Free parking
Location
 | Fraunhofer-Institut für Keramische Technologien und Systeme | |
| 06108 Halle | ||
| Germany |
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