Researcher for Data Spaces & Decentralized Data Management in Berlin bei Fraunhofer Gesellschaft

The Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS is located in Berlin-Charlottenburg and offers R&D services for the development of seamless, customizable communication systems. With our clients, we work through all stages of the innovation process – from the initial idea, through research and development in projects, to prototype development, implementation, and pilot operation.

For our projects in the areas of decentralized data management, data spaces and Gaia-X, we are looking for team-oriented researchers who want to progress the digitalization and modernization of governments, public administrations, and related industries. We offer you an exciting opportunity to work on innovative solutions.

What you will do

We are an interdisciplinary team, helping governments and public administrations to solve some of their biggest challenges in IT and data. You can expect to work on practice-oriented projects for our clients, address often publicly debated policy issues, and add value to society at large. As a team, we offer you a professional and collaborative research environment where you can bring in your own research ideas and set your own priorities.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Contributing to and managing individual tasks in (sub-)national and international IT research and consulting projects for the digital transformation of governments and public administrations
• Designing and developing interactive and scalable web applications and services in the context of Open Data, data spaces and decentralized data management
• Supporting the conception and implementation of functional architectures and/or software architectures
• Contributing and/or creating scientific studies and publications

• Introducing ideas for the technical roadmap and further developments

What you bring to the table

Essential Requirements:

• Degree (Master’s or Diploma) in computer science, mathematics, physics, business informatics, administrative informatics, or a related area
• Experiences in the development of web applications and web services in Java
• Ability to communicate and translate technical topics to various audiences, particularly to (internal) developer colleagues, clients, and other non-technical audiences
• Good knowledge of software architecture design methods
• Good analytical and conceptual thinking paired with a structured way of getting things done
• Very good knowledge of German and English

Knowledge in some of the following areas is advantageous, but not mandatory:

• Linked Data and the Semantic Web
• Cloud and container technologies (e.g., Docker, OpenShift)
• Cryptography
• Graph databases and graph query languages (e.g., Neo4J)
• Application of build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle)

• Experience with the specifications of the International Data Spaces and/or Gaia-X

What you can expect

• Space for both independent work and creative co-design with colleagues and partners
• An open-minded, collaborative and interdisciplinary team
• A modern working environment with up-to-date equipment
• Ongoing personal and professional development through a wide range of professional training offers
• Flexibility to work part time and/or remotely
• Support in reconciling family and work, e.g., through an on-site co-child office and specific offers from our service partners pme Familienservice and voiio
• Company pension scheme (VBL)

The weekly working time is 39 hours. 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. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits are based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

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. We look forward to getting