Student Assistant Communications, Marketing, and Business Development

What you contribute

• Enrollment in a full-time degree program, ideally majoring in communications, business, engineering, design, entrepreneurship, or a related field
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Knowledge of graphic design and common tools (e.g., Adobe Suite, Canva, or similar)
• Basic technical understanding or a genuine interest in deep tech, photonics, and B2B markets
• Experience with LinkedIn or other professional networks is desirable
• A structured, independent work style, initiative, and a good sense of how to adapt to different communication situations
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building things from the ground up

What we offer

• Firsthand insight into the development of a deep-tech spin-off in the fields of photonics and AI infrastructure
• Close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of founders and researchers
• Short decision-making processes, autonomy, and plenty of creative freedom
• Hands-on experience in communication, marketing, business development, and fundraising preparation
• Insights into working with clients, partners, investors, trade shows, and startup networks
• Modern and excellently equipped workplace in a central location in Berlin
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities to work from home

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

The weekly working time is 20 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. 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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

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.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

If you have any further questions about the position, please feel free to contact Mr. In-Ho Baek by email in-ho.baek@hhi.fraunhofer.de.

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

Requisition Number: 85338 Application Deadline: 09/15/2026