Project lead in Artificial Intelligence, overseeing interdisciplinary teams and industry projects at Fraunhofer in Heilbronn. Developing innovative AI solutions and connecting science with industry.
Responsibilities
Lead challenging research and industry projects in the field of Artificial Intelligence
Take overall responsibility for content and lead interdisciplinary project teams
Develop new research topics, project concepts and proposals
Network and collaborate with partners, companies and institutions at the growing AI hub in Heilbronn
Publish and present research and project results at scientific conferences and in academic media
Transfer scientific findings into practical applications — possibly including own start-up or spin-off activities
Long-term: opportunity to assume a team leadership role
Requirements
Strong academic degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field; a PhD is welcome
Several years of experience in executing and leading research or development projects
Solid knowledge in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, language models and software development
Very good presentation and communication skills in German and English
An entrepreneurial, creative and pragmatic personality who takes responsibility, thinks strategically and enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration
Benefits
Comprehensive, individual training and qualification opportunities with the option to pursue a PhD (if not already completed)
Fair and transparent compensation system with individual, performance-related pay components and profit-sharing
Flexible working hours and support measures to balance family and work
A pleasant, modern workplace on the easily accessible research campus in Heilbronn
Additional benefits (e.g., sports and health programs, canteen, discounted Deutschlandticket, company mobile phone — also for private use — and company pension scheme)
Job title
Project Lead, Artificial Intelligence – Hybrid Systems & Language Models
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