What you bring to the table
* You possess an M.Sc., M.Eng., Diploma, or a higher academic degree in a relevant discipline (physics or electrical engineering)
* You have practical experience in one or more of the following areas: light propagation in the atmosphere, adaptive optics, free-space optical communications, high-energy laser physics, optical metrology, or communications engineering
* You have experience with Python, LabView or Julia programming languages and their development environments
* Experience with optical design and/or CAD software is a plus
* You can work independently and have very good time- and effort-management skills
* Please note: This is an experimental, lab-based position
What you can expect
* You will have access to exceptionally equipped
* You will be supported by experts in the fields of of turbulence, telecommunications and high-energy laser physics
* Participation in scientific conferences and training courses is strongly encouraged, as is the publication of results in scientific journals
* The opportunity to pursue a doctorate (if suitable and interested)
* A wide range of professional development opportunities (e.g. the development program “Fraunhofer TALENTA” for female scientists)
* Family-friendly conditions (flexible working hours, home-office regulations in line with the requirements of the position, etc.)
* Discounted Jobticket (public transport ticket )
The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. The employment is on a fixed-term, 3-year contract, with the possibility of extension. 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. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.
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? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
With questions about this position please contact:
Dr. Szymon Gladysz
Adaptive Optics Group Leader
Phone: +49 7243 992-120
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB
Requisition Number: 81035 Application Deadline: