AI Researcher (m/f/d) - Generative AI

About Fraunhofer IAIS

The Fraunhofer Society is one of the world's leading organizations for applied research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32,000 people from technology, science, administration, and IT. You know: Those who come to Fraunhofer want to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us, and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

As part of the largest organization for applied research in Europe, Fraunhofer IAIS, based in Sankt Augustin near Bonn, is one of the leading research institutes in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Big Data in Germany and Europe. In the NetMedia department, we conduct research in the field of Generative AI. The focus is on innovative methods for speech recognition, Natural Language Processing, and multimodal foundation models. The methods and technologies are transferred into AI applications with a focus on the media and publishing industry and the public sector.

In the "AI4Media" business unit, we research and develop solutions based on Generative AI and agent systems for the media and publishing industry. For example, we support major media houses with AI-based indexing of their archive holdings using speech and speaker recognition and develop innovative solutions for video summarization and analysis of multimodal content.

We are looking for excellent applied researchers who are eager to bring the current state of research in Artificial Intelligence into practical application in the media and publishing industry.

Your Role

• Expert for AI Development: Be at the forefront of implementing Generative AI and agent systems for the media and publishing industry by conceptualizing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions based on the latest research findings. You will develop algorithms and transfer them into production-ready solutions.
• Technical Lead of Work Packages or Projects: You will take technical responsibility for individual work packages or projects, ensure deliverability, and coordinate with various stakeholders. You will get to know the exciting application cases of AI in both industries firsthand.
• Publication and Presentation of Research Results: You will present the results of your research at scientific conferences and trade fairs and work on current topics in the fields of Generative AI, multimodal foundation models, and related topics in research projects of the business unit.

Your Profile

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's, Diploma, PhD) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields with an excellent degree from a university of international renown.
• Prior knowledge in the areas of Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Sound knowledge of models for Generative AI, speech recognition, or multimodal AI models (speech, video, images, text).
• Excellent programming skills in Python and corresponding libraries in the Data Science and AI field.
• Knowledge of the media and publishing industry is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills, enjoyment of abstract thinking and conceptual work.
• High motivation and resilience, as well as the willingness to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics.
• Enjoyment of preparing complex technical contexts for customers and project partners.
• Structured work and professional demeanor.
• German language skills at least at C1 level.
• Willingness to work on-site at the institute at least two days a week.

What We Offer

• An interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, mathematicians, physicists, and related fields.
• Future-oriented innovation projects where our customers and we venture into unknown territory, meaning: a lot of creative freedom, highly creative work, collaborations with well-known companies in the media and publishing industry as well as DAX-40 companies, hidden champions of the German Mittelstand, and tech startups.
• Application-oriented research at the highest level within a nationwide German competence center for Machine Learning and the opportunity for further scientific qualification.
• The chance to build a broad spectrum of expertise: working at Fraunhofer means being a generalist: from project acquisition, planning, and actual project execution to result presentation, in various industries, from startups to international corporations. We also offer the opportunity to supervise students and to work as a lecturer in Fraunhofer's Data Science training program. Routine work is a foreign word to us!
• The chance to take responsibility: opportunity for development into a project or business unit manager, a senior researcher, or a founder in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Venture Group.
• A variety of soft skills training and professional development opportunities.
• Diversity is an important strategic goal at our institute: We actively promote equal opportunities and diversity, starting with diversity training for all employees.
• Capital-forming benefits and a company pension plan.
• Discounts on the Deutschlandticket.

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, worldview, disability, and sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled individuals will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability and qualification. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we will find solutions together that optimally promote their abilities.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis. Employment, remuneration, and social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD). Additionally, Fraunhofer may grant performance- and success-related variable compensation components.

The position is initially limited to 2 years, with the option for extension.

With its focus on future-relevant key technologies and the utilization of results in business and industry, the Fraunhofer Society plays a central role in the innovation process. As a guide and impulse giver for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it helps shape our society and our future.

Ready for change? Then apply now and make a difference! Upon receipt of your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then contact you as soon as possible to let you know the next steps.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please feel free to contact:

Email: karriere@iais.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems IAIS

Reference Number: 84106