25-109-5B Scientist or doctoral candidate (m/f/d) Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Sci[...]

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB; Göttingen, Hannover, Wolfsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading national metrology institute seeks a Scientist or Doctoral Candidate for their Interferometry department. The role involves developing measurement uncertainty methods using 3D laser scanning, contributing to European research projects, and requires a degree in relevant fields. The position offers flexible working conditions and a supportive environment for research.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days vacation

Company pension

Job ticket for public transport

Health-promoting measures

Further training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Completed university degree in physics, mechanical engineering, computer science, or geodesy.
• Confident programming skills in at least one programming language.
• Knowledge or practical experience in laser scanning or digital twin.

Aufgaben

• Develop methods for determining measurement uncertainty using 3D laser scanning.
• Create reports and manage projects.
• Publish research results in journals and conferences.

Kenntnisse

Programming

Teamwork

Communication

Ausbildung

Diploma/Master's degree in Physics

Diploma/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma/Master's degree in Computer Science

Diploma/Master's degree in Geodesy

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

C#

Jobbeschreibung

Metrology "Made in Germany" - this is what the 2,100 employees of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) stand for. As a national metrology institute and leading research institution, we develop world-leading standards for measurement in an international working environment. This is how we ensure that people and organizations can trust measurements.

In Braunschweig, we are looking for you for August 1, 2025 for the department 5.4 "Interferometry on material measures" as:

Scientist or doctoral candidate (m/f/d)

Physics, mechanical engineering, computer science, geodesy

Pay group 13 TVöD Bund ( https://www.ptb.de/cms/fileadmin/internet/jobs_ausbildung/stellenausschreibungen/Tabelle_TVoeD_Bund_Anlage_A_ab_01-04-2022.pdf ) ○ Temporary for 2.5 years ○ Full-time

Doctoral students: Pay group 13 TVöD federal ( https://www.ptb.de/cms/fileadmin/internet/jobs_ausbildung/stellenausschreibungen/Tabelle_TVoeD_Bund_Anlage_A_ab_01-04-2022.pdf ) ○ limited for 3 years ○ 33.15 hours per week

Your Tasks

In the departments 5.3 "Coordinate Metrology" ( https://www.ptb.de/cms/ptb/fachabteilungen/abt5/fb-53.html ) and 5.4 "Interferometry on Measuring Scales" ( https://www.ptb.de/cms/ptb/fachabteilungen/abt5/fb-54.html ), the development of methods for determining measurement uncertainty when using 3D laser scanning is to be advanced as part of a European research project together with participants from science and industry.

You Will Support Us With The Following Activities

• Development of a generic laser scanner model in the form of a digital metrological twin in collaboration with manufacturing companies and other project participants
• Development of strategies and methods for parameter acquisition for simulation-based measurement uncertainty determination
• Demonstration and validation of the digital metrological twin on industrial use cases
• Creation of reports and project management
• Publication of research results in the form of journal articles and conference papers
  
  

Your Profile

• Completed university degree (diploma/master's degree) in physics, mechanical engineering, computer science, geodesy or comparable
• Confident programming skills in at least one programming language such as Python, MATLAB and/or C++/C#
• Knowledge or practical experience in at least one of the following areas Laser scanning, digital twin or modeling, Monte Carlo simulation, parallel programming
• Sense of responsibility, high level of commitment and initiative as well as goal-oriented and independent work
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• German (B2 level ( https://www.europaeischer-referenzrahmen.de /) ) and English language skills (C1 level ( https://www.europaeischer-referenzrahmen.de /) )
• Willingness to travel domestically and abroad
• Physical aptitude for laboratory work and carrying out experiments
  
  

We Offer

• Doctoral supervision: You will conduct research in an internationally renowned team and benefit from excellent infrastructure. With us, you can focus entirely on your doctorate and do not have to take on any teaching. Our doctoral program also offers you the opportunity to network with each other as well as nationally and internationally, for example at scientific conferences.
• Work-life integration: We offer flexible working hours and conditions (part-time, flexitime, home office, teleworking, flexdays) to help you balance family, care and career at every stage of your life.
• Transparent conditions: Remuneration in accordance with TVöD Bund, 30 days' vacation, a company pension for tariff employees are some of the benefits with us.
• Location advantage: Our attractive campus with uncomplicated transport connections is also very easy to reach by direct bus. Sufficient free parking spaces are available.
• Job ticket: Protecting the environment and climate is important to us. For your journey to work by public transport, we offer the Deutschlandticket Job and cover part of the costs.
• Family orientation: Whether it's a daycare center, parent-child offices or childcare during the vacations: we have various offers that help to master the balancing act between family and career.
• Inclusion: We offer an inclusive corporate culture and integrative measures for people with disabilities.
• Further training opportunities: We want to help you progress and provide numerous training and development opportunities as part of skills development.
• Health offers: Your health is important to us, which is why we offer health-promoting and health-maintaining measures such as company sports, mobile massage and back courses.
• Canteen: Our canteen, which is located on our park-like campus, offers a variety of dishes every day - including vegetarian/vegan options.
  
  

This Is Important To Us

PTB promotes equality between women and men and is particularly interested in applications from women. At the same time, we strive to reflect social diversity. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, cultural or social background, religion, ideology or sexual identity. Severely disabled persons or persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Your Application

Technical questions about this position will be answered by the department 5.4 ( https://www.ptb.de/cms/ptb/fachabteilungen/abt5/fb-54.html ) :

Dr. Florian Pollinger, Tel.: [phone], E-Mail: [e-mail] (https://mailto: [e-mail] ) .

We look forward to receiving your application by June 4, 2025 under the reference number 25-109-5B. Please use the button "Online application ( https://www.ptb.de/cms/ueber-uns-karriere/karriere/bms-stellen/bms-stelle.html?tx_jobmodul_pi1%5Bjob%5D=5680&tx_jobmodul_pi1%5BlistBackPid%5D=11489&cHash=e3194b3f3b4c02545f34ce8b44275ece ) " - this will take you directly to our application portal where you can upload your documents (CV, certificates, letter of motivation). We cannot consider applications by e-mail.

Additional Information

Requirements for the applicant:

Basic knowledge: Python programming language, C programming language, 3-D laser scanning, MATLAB programming language/software, parallel programming, project management, development, lecturing.

Advanced knowledge: Test execution and evaluation, test planning, modeling, simulation (IT), physical measurement and testing methods, writing technical publications

Expert knowledge: Scientific documentation