Physicist to pursue a Doctorate in Adaptive Optics (f/m/d)

FH Münster; Steinfurt; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal support from Professors

Modern laboratories

Job summary

Münster University of Applied Sciences invites applications for a part-time PhD position in Adaptive Optics. The successful candidate will develop adaptive mirrors and actuators, using advanced materials and manufacturing processes, and contribute to applications in materials processing and space telescope optics.

The role includes teaching duties in Technical Optics, Wave Optics, and Development of Solid State Lasers, with strong emphasis on research and collaboration within the Photonics

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics or engineering sciences, preferably optics or laser engineering.
• Interest in application-oriented research.
• Good programming skills in Python or Matlab; knowledge of COMSOL Multiphysics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop adaptive mirrors and innovative actuators in Photonics Laboratory.
• Work on single-crystal piezo actuators and new substrates to improve mirrors.
• Teach lab classes such as Technical Optics, Wave Optics and Development of Solid State Lasers.
• Collaborate with Professors Vogelbacher and Wittrock in state-of-the-art laboratories.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in physics or engineering sciences

Specialisation in optics or laser engineering

Tools

Python

Matlab

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Science

Physicist to pursue a Doctorate in Adaptive Optics (f/m/d)

Steinfurt

Online application
until 2026-11-08

Part-time, temporary

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Photonics Laboratory

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your research will be conducted in the Photonics Laboratory and the Laboratory for Optical Technologies and Materials, where you will develop adaptive mirrors and innovative actuators.

You will use single-crystal piezo actuators, new substrate materials and innovative manufacturing processes to improve the optical and mechanical properties of adaptive mirrors.

Your work will involve developing applications for materials processing and space telescopes, as well as mode matching of squeezed vacuum light states in next-generation gravitational wave interferometers.

Your teaching duties will include supporting lab classes such as "Technical Optics", "Wave Optics" and "Development of Solid State Lasers".

YOUR BACKGROUND

You have a master's degree in physics or engineering sciences, ideally specialising in optics or laser engineering, and experience of setting up optical systems.

You are interested in application-oriented research.

You have good programming skills and are proficient in Python or Matlab. Knowledge of other simulation software such as COMSOL Multiphysics would be an advantage.

In addition, you have a good command of written and spoken English and German, or are willing to acquire these skills over the next few years.

You enjoy passing on your knowledge and practical skills to bachelor's and master's students.

WE OFFER YOU

You will receive personal support from Professors Florian Vogelbacher and Ulrich Wittrock, whose research groups work closely together.

Both research groups have state-of-the-art laboratories at the Technology Campus Steinfurt, offering a modern working environment.

A doctoral position is available for this varied role on a 70% full-time equivalent basis for a limited period of two years.

Following a successful interim evaluation, funding for a further two years is guaranteed.

You will receive collectively agreed remuneration based on pay scale 13 of the Public Sector Collective Agreement for the Federal States (TV-L).

You can look forward to having plenty of creative freedom to bring your ideas to life, working with the latest technology and joining a motivated team who will give you a warm welcome.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE JOB?

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Wittrock
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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION?

Annette Kröger
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