Start Your Future in Applied Research

Whether you are a student assistant, working on your thesis, or beginning your career, you will work on innovative research topics at Fraunhofer in Aachen that have real world impact for industry and society. More than 1,500 employees collaborate with universities and industry partners to develop solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. These include manufacturing and laser technology, digitalization and AI, as well as energy, materials, and health research.

As part of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Europe’s leading organization for applied research, we combine scientific excellence with hands on practical relevance. Our close collaboration with RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences opens up a wide range of opportunities to actively shape research while you are still in school.

Get to Know Fraunhofer Aachen: Explore your entry options, learn about our research areas, and meet us in person at career events. We look forward to meeting you!

 

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

 

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

 

Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME

 

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT

 

Fraunhofer Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geothermal Systems IEG

 

Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE

 

Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques FHR

Career Fairs & Events – Meet Us in Person!

2026, Fraunhofer IPT, Aachen

Insights @Fraunhofer IPT

Career-Event for MINT Students at Fraunhofer IPT.

November 04, 2026, Bendplatz Aachen

bonding 2026 - RWTH Aachen

Career fair for students and graduates