The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) currently operates 76 institutes and research facilities in Germany and is the world's leading organization for application-oriented research. Around 32,000 employees generate an annual research volume of €2.9 billion.

Optimal control of heating systems is the subject of numerous current research projects in the field of building energy systems. In the context of the energy transition, efficient heating strategies pose a major challenge for the resilient heat supply of private households and industrial facilities.

As a partner of industry, Fraunhofer IIS/EAS, with approximately 110 employees at its Dresden location, develops key technologies for adaptive systems and offers innovative technologies and robust solutions.

Would you like to gain experience with the simulation and real-life deployment of controllers in building energy systems and the use of machine learning models?

Then we have the right position for you.

What you do with us

• Training of control models usingmachine learning (reinforcement learning)
• Transfer of resulting policies from the simulation to thereal building management system (Sim2Real Transfer)
• Investigation ofdeviationsin system behavior insimulationanda real test bench
• Connection to existing control interfaces and development of solutions fordata acquisitionanddisplay
• Adaptation of the simulation and implementation of methods toincrease therobustness of the Sim2Real transfer

What you bring with you

• You are studyinginformation systems engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy systems, mechatronicsor a comparable course of study
• You are interested inbuilding energy systemsand ideally already have experience with the simulation softwareModelica
• You are interested inphysical applicationsof machine learning and ideally have basic knowledge ofreinforcement learningand popular frameworks (PyTorch, JAX)
• You enjoy workingindependentlyand have initial experience in thePython programming languageas well as basic knowledge of software development and documentation

What you can expect

• Flexibilityinworking hoursand thus optimal compatibility of study and practice
• Openandcollegialwork ina teamwithvariedtasks
• Interaction in a cross-organizational network ofscienceandpractice
• Thefreedomto develop yourself according to your interests and abilities andto contribute yourown ideas

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation, and identity. Severely disabled individuals will be given preference in case of equal qualifications. Please note that the chosen job title also includes the third gender. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is committed to gender-neutral professional equality.

The remuneration is based on the general works agreement on the employment of auxiliary staff.

With its focus on future-relevant key technologies and the utilization of its results in business and industry, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and driving force for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it contributes to shaping our society and our future.

Have we piqued your interest?

Then apply online now with your comprehensive application documents (PDF: cover letter, CV, references).

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions, please contact us at personal@eas.iis.fraunhofer.de.

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS

www.iis.fraunhofer.de