PhD Student in Camera Optical Design Research

Huawei Research Center Germany & Austria; Jena; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global ICT solutions provider in Jena is seeking a PhD Student in Camera Optical Design Research. The role involves researching and designing lenses for mobile phone imaging and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a Master in optics or related field, experience with optical design software, and are fluent in English. The position offers a diverse and supportive work environment, along with training opportunities.

Leistungen

Healthy meals at company canteen

Training opportunities including language courses

Supportive work environment with diverse backgrounds

Qualifikationen

• Master in optics, optoelectronics, physics, or related discipline.
• Experience in optical design and simulation software.
• High interest in exploring innovative technologies.

Aufgaben

• Perform research and design work in mobile phone imaging lenses.
• Propose new concepts and ideas for lenses.
• Network with industry and academia experts.

Kenntnisse

Optical design and simulation software

Strong theoretical knowledge in optics

Programming skills (Python, MATLAB)

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Master in optics, optoelectronics, or physics

Tools

Zemax

LightTools

CodeV

Comsol

Jobbeschreibung

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world’s population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World. Huawei's Jena Research Center is responsible for advanced technology research and architectural development of optics‑related products.

In the Jena Research Center – Advanced Optics Lab we are now looking for a:

PhD Student in Camera Optical Design Research (m/f/d)

Main Responsibilities

• Perform research and design work in mobile phone imaging lenses and new optical architectures:
  • Optical design of fixed focal lens, zoom lens, freeform optics, etc.
  • Tolerance analysis and straylight analysis.
  • Alignment with cross‑functional team on mechanical design, actuation scheme, etc.
  • Support fabrication and characterization of the optics.
• Perform literature analysis and technical insight to identify the challenge and future trend of camera optical modeling.
• Propose new concepts and ideas for lenses and draft patents.
• Network with industry and academia experts and perform technology scouting.

Your areas of expertise

• Master in optics, optoelectronics, physics, or other related discipline.
• Strong theoretical knowledge in geometrical, diffractive and/or physical optics. Applicants with hands‑on experience are preferred.
• Experience on optical design and simulation software like Zemax, LightTools, CodeV, Comsol, FDTD, GSolver, etc. Programming skills like Python and/or MATLAB are a plus.
• High interest and strong willingness to explore innovative technologies, ability, and experience to independently search the literature and patents in the optical area.
• Fluent in English (written and oral) and open to cooperation and to work in a team with multiple cultural backgrounds.

Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.
• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face‑to‑face training programs, including language courses in German and Mandarin.
• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
• Self‑responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

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Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.