Scientist in the field of fiber preform development for active fibers

Fraunhofer; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An advanced research institute in Germany is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focused on fiber optics research and development. The position requires a degree in relevant fields, with strong knowledge in fiber preforms and drawing technologies. You will engage in diverse projects and benefit from excellent working conditions, including flexible hours and extensive training opportunities.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Home-office regulations

Discounted Jobticket

Family-friendly conditions

Wide range of further training

Qualifikationen

• Degree in relevant fields is mandatory.
• Knowledge in relevant technologies is required.
• Professional experience in fiber optics is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Work on diverse projects at the interface between research and application.
• Contribute to personal scientific development.
• Utilize state-of-the-art technical equipment.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of fiber preforms (MCVD technology, solution doping)

Relevant professional experience in fiber drawing

Basic knowledge in fiber lasers

Ausbildung

Degree (diploma/master) in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

MCVD system

Glass-working lathe

Gas supply systems

HF etching

Jobbeschreibung

What you bring to the table

• Degree (diploma / master) in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering or equivalent disciplines
• Knowledge in realization of fiber preforms (MCVD technology, solution doping, glass working) and related equipment (MCVD system, glass-working lathe, gas supply systems, HF etching, etc.)
• Knowledge and relevant professional experience in fiber drawing and basic knowledge in fiber lasers would be of advantage.

What you can expect

• Opportunity to work in diverse, exciting projects at the interface between research and application, present and future
• Free space for personal scientific development and the opportunity to push forward issues and projects on your own initiative
• Excellent, state-of-the-art technical equipment with partially not commercially available equipment
• A motivated team ensuring mutual inspiration owing to the interdisciplinary composition
• A wide range of further training
• Family-friendly conditions (flexible working hours, home-office regulations in line with the requirements of the position, etc.)
• Discounted Jobticket

Our institute’s mission is to open up various development paths, providing individual career opportunities and routes both in business and science. You will receive systematic support within the framework of our HR concept. On the one hand, you will benefit from the typical Fraunhofer profile combining basic research and the practical deployment of innovative technologies in specific application domains. On the other hand, you will benefit from Fraunhofer IOSB’s specifically large variety of skills, covering the entire chain of optronics and sensor data evaluation and ranging to the engineering of secure and user-adequate systems.

The employment is on a fixed-term 2 year contract with the possibility of prolongation or transformation into an unlimited employment.The weekly working time is 39 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.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!