The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) currently operates 76 institutes and research units in Germany and is one of the leading organizations for applied research. Around 32,000 employees generate an annual research volume of 3.4 billion euros.
Fraunhofer is one of the largest organizations for applied research in Europe. With its research focus on future-oriented key technologies and the transfer of research results to industry, it plays a central role as a driver of innovation in Germany.
The Chief Representative to the EU of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft supports and represents the Fraunhofer Executive Board in the strategic positioning of Fraunhofer in the European research policy dialogue and establishes Fraunhofer as a competent discussion partner for the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the representatives of the member states, regions, and European associations in Brussels.
Fraunhofer is looking for a Policy Advisor European Research Area. Find out more here (only in German).
Contact:
Mathias Rauch — Chief Representative to the EU
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft · Tel. +49 160 96333948
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