Werkstudent*in - High-Performance Database Development

At the Erlangen site, the more than 400 employees of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB conduct application-oriented research and development on innovative topics in semiconductor technology and power electronics.

The mission of the »Modelling and Artificial Intelligence« department is to optimize processes, components and systems, including their reliability and resource efficiency during production and operation.

Are you looking for an exciting job as a research assistant and want to experience research at first hand? Fraunhofer IISB with the »Modelling and Artificial Intelligence« working group offers you exactly that!

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize database schemas for high-performance systems with large data inflows, ensuring scalability and robustness
• Write efficient, complex SQL queries and leverage advanced database technologies such as TimescaleDB to support real-time data processing
• Develop and maintain Python and Django-based tools and scripts to support data processing, ETL pipelines, and database operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse data requirements, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and implement solutions
• Continuously improve database performance through indexing, partitioning, and query optimization techniques
• Conception, Implementation and iterative improvement of data visualization solutions
   

What you bring to the table

• Student in the field of Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering or another related degree program with a scientific or engineering focus at the FAU in Erlangen
• Strong proficiency in Python and Django, with experience building data-focused applications or tools
• Proven experience working with relational and time-series databases, including schema design and optimization
• Expertise in writing efficient, scalable SQL queries and working with high data inflow systems
• Familiarity with TimescaleDB or other high-performance database technologies 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of visualization tools and libraries like D3.js, Chart.js, Graphana
   

What you can expect

• Insight into exciting research projects
• Cutting-edge research thanks to top technical equipment
• Practical relevance through interesting and varied project work in innovative and dynamic teams
• An international working environment
• Personal development opportunities 
• Good career reference as a springboard into various career directions (universities, industry, other research institutions, etc.)
• Flexibility in the organization of working hours and thus optimal compatibility of studies and practice
• Proximity to campus

The position is initially limited to one year.

Your weekly working hours will be agreed by arrangement. You can determine your working days flexibly.

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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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 to know you!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Afnan Nazir
Telefon +49 9131 761-523
hafiz.muhammad.afnan.nazir@iisb.fraunhofer.de

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:

Nadja Ingarsia
Telefon +49 9131 761-251
nadja.ingarsia@iisb.fraunhofer.de
 

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB 

www.iisb.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 79813