Student Assistant AI for Natural Disaster Management

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

Future. Discover. Together.

Excellent research and innovation are at the centre of the work of the HHI - Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications. We are a world leader in researching mobile and optical communication networks and systems, as well as machine learning, computer vision and compressing digital videos.

Since 2020, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute has worked with United Nations partners (ITU, WMO, UNEP, UNFCCC, and UPU) to support the development of international standards for the use (and development of policy around) AI in disaster management. In parallel, Fraunhofer HHI is contributing to a Working Group on Digital Transformation for Hydrology and Water Resources at the World Meteorological Organization. To support these important activities, we are looking for motivated student assistants. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

Assist with systematic literature reviews
Input and manage data in spreadsheets or databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Draft and format reports, graphs, and charts
Help organize workshops and meetings
Prepare presentation materials and handouts for workshops and meetings
Manage communication with workshop participants, including sending invitations and follow-up emails
Help maintain the groups online presence by drafting and editing blog posts, newsletters, and social media content

What you bring to the table

Full-time student at a German university or FH in the Berlin/Brandenburg region studying geoscience, computer science (with a focus on machine learning, ethical AI or human-centred AI), or a field tied to communication (literature, English or multimedia)
An interest in geoscience, human-centred artificial intelligence, policy, and scientific communication
Strong social skills and professionalism
Strong writing and editing skills
Experience in data and modelling related methods (practical experience in AI is a bonus)
Attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent spoken and written English (native English is desirable)

What you can expect

Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
Attractive salary
Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location
Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
Flexible working hours

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.

The monthly working time is up to 80 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.

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? Enter your application documents (cover letter and CV in English, diploma or master's degree, job references, etc.) in our recruiting portal. Please apply exclusively via our online portal.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 80066 Application Deadline: 07/15/2025

Job Segment: Computer Science, Hydrology, Meteorologist, Telecom, Technology, Research, Science

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