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Group Leader – Communication Acoustics

Group Leader – Communication Acoustics

Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen IISErlangen, Germany
Vor 23 Stunden
Stellenbeschreibung

The Fraunhofer Society 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.

The »Audio and Media Technologies« division at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen develops world-class audio and speech processing technology and is one of the world's largest organizations in this field. Well-known compression methods such as MP3 and the AAC family were developed at IIS. More than 300 engineers and scientists drive state-of-the-art innovation. Our customers include all of the world's leading technology companies. As a group leader, you will make a significant contribution to the success of our »Audio and Media Technologies« division.

Do you want to lead and develop a team of committed employees? Are you looking for a responsible management position in which you can shape the future of speech and audio processing technologies?

Then we have the right position for you – take the lead in continuing the success story of our Communication Acoustics group!

  • Lead an established research group comprised of scientific engineering professionals and student employees
  • Collaborate with an experienced team to shape the strategic direction of the group
  • Develop a technology and research roadmap leveraging both classic signal processing and AI methods
  • Align the roadmap with the strategy of the division »Audio and Media Technologies«
  • Spearhead the transformation of these technologies into market-ready software products
  • Initiate and lead projects in partnership with both industry and public funding agencies
  • Cultivate strong networks with customers and collaboration partners
  • Completed scientific university degree in engineering or natural sciences, technical computer science, mathematics, or a comparable qualification
  • Very good interpersonal and communication skills, and a genuine passion for fostering team success along with leadership and development
  • Proven experience in team coordination in a fast-paced, agile environment with multiple concurrent projects
  • Proficient in project management with proven experience in leading R&D projects
  • Advanced knowledge in audio signal processing
  • Customer orientation and strong interest in acquisition
  • Proficient in English, good knowledge of German is beneficial

Fraunhofer is not only the largest organization for applied research (application-oriented research organisation) in Europe, but also a top-rated employer. But why?

  • An exciting role : Attractive working environment at a global market leader of a major innovative industry
  • Projects with a strong practical component motivate our employees to drive innovation.
  • Our committed teams offer freedom for your own ideas and room for creativity.
  • We value personal contact : Through our structured onboarding process, you easily become familiar with our institute and are able to extend your network successfully.
  • We take your needs seriously : We support your work-life-balance by offering flexible working hours and hybrid work.
  • You will have ample opportunity to meet your colleagues in our community rooms, at sports courses (at the institute and online) and many other events.
  • Our colleagues enjoy our positive work culture : We are open-minded, help and trust each other.
  • Top infrastructure at your work place : With our state-of-the-art technologies , we develop solutions to meet the challenges of present and future.
  • Promotion of talent already starts at school : Our programs inspire young people at an early age to pursue the sciences and foster creative junior scientists.
  • Your goals and interests are important to us : We offer ongoing professional and personal seminars, coaching as well as language courses.
  • We provide equal opportunity : Our female scientists, for example, benefit from the career program »Fraunhofer TALENTA«.
  • We offer complementary parking spaces, charging stations for electric cars and covered bycicle parking. In addition we also have free showers at the institute.
  • We subsidise your Deutschlandticket (jobticket) – bus stops are directly located in front of the institute.
  • Our in-house health management organizes, e.g. sports courses, running groups and relaxation seminars.