Fraunhofer-Institut für Techno- und Wirtschaftsmathematik ITWM | Germany | 67xxx Kaiserslautern | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 02.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Research Assistant »Combinatorial Optimization«
The Fraunhofer Society 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. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Technology and Business Mathematics (ITWM) in Kaiserslautern, the focus is on applied mathematics and their further development. We model, simulate and optimize processes using mathematical methods and support users in complex decision-making situations with our results. In the Operations Research department in the field of optimization, we develop methods of combinatorial optimization for practically relevant planning tasks in various applications: Which employee does what service? What production sequence minimises setup costs? How is an optimal production and supplier network? Our focus is on appropriate mathematical modeling, the development of efficient solution processes and the simulative evaluation of complex planning tasks. Extensive knowledge of software development completes our range of competencies and enables our ideas to go live and sustainably benefit. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
In the field of optimization, we process projects in small teams with flat structures and clear targets. We analyze the requirements and data of our customers, independently develop missing domain knowledge, quickly demonstrate the benefits of mathematical optimization and develop software for regular use. In our project teams we appreciate the open dialogue and the common search for the right model. In addition, we maintain a vigorous methodical exchange with other projects in our area. We value the methodological excellence of our ideas and support this through publications and lectures in the mathematical community. We are constantly developing in the fields of software development and bringing new colleagues focused on this task.
You have a scientific university degree in (economic) mathematics or (economic) informatics and have previous knowledge in one or more of the following areas: discrete mathematics, mathematical programming, combinatorial optimization, operations research, network optimization or design of efficient algorithms. You are ready to put mathematics beyond sentence and proof into application and solve relevant problems for industry and society. You think analytically and can quickly capture and structure combinatorial planning problems. You want to shape, take responsibility and are ready to present your ideas to colleagues. You are willing to deepen your knowledge of software development and gain experience with the use of artificial intelligence in programming.
Under the guidance of experienced colleagues, you gain the necessary domain knowledge. Together with our customers, You discuss their requirements and develop models, algorithms and user interfaces for solving complex planning tasks. You structure organizational decision problems, translate them into mathematical models and design and implement suitable optimization methods. Depending on the question, methods of mixed-numbered programming, linear programming, network flow optimization, combinatorial optimization or heuristic approaches are used. You implement and test your algorithmic ideas and support the implementation of software for interactive planning. .
Location
 | Fraunhofer-Institut für Techno- und Wirtschaftsmathematik ITWM | |
| 67663 Kaiserslautern | ||
| Germany |
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