Student Assistant Quantum Sensing using a QOCT system

Fraunhofer Gesellschaft; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work from home

Central Berlin research facilities

International research team

Zusammenfassung

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's HHI institute in Berlin invites applications for a Student Assistant position focusing on Quantum Sensing using a QOCT system. You will contribute to performance analyses, simulations, and experimental work across QOCT projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a world-leading research environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time in Germany, with experience in Python/MATLAB and a solid base in quantum optics and interferometry.

Qualifikationen

• Enrollment in a full-time degree program at a German university, preferably in physics, engineering physics, optics, photonics, or quantum communication.
• First experiences with algorithm development, preferably using Python or MATLAB.
• Good to very good grades; basic understanding of Quantum Optics and Interferometry.

Aufgaben

• Performance analysis and characterization of quantum interferometer systems
• Modeling and simulation of Quantum Optical Coherence Tomography (QOCT) systems
• Experimental design, implementation, and validation
• Optimization and performance benchmarking of QOCT systems
• Signal processing, image reconstruction, and data analysis for OCT/QOCT systems
• Documentation interpretation, and dissemination of simulation and experimental results

Kenntnisse

Python

MATLAB

Algorithm development

German/English communication

Teamwork

Hands-on laboratory experience

Ausbildung

Enrollment in a full-time degree program at a German university

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Student Assistant Quantum Sensing using a QOCT system

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com ) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 74institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

Future. Discover. Together.
Excellent research and innovation are at the centre of the work of the HHI - Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications. We are a world leader in researching mobile and optical communication networks and systems as well as the coding of video signals and data processing. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

Be part of change

• Performance analysis and characterization of quantum interferometer systems
• Modeling and simulation of Quantum Optical Coherence Tomography (QOCT) systems
• Experimental design, implementation, and validation
• Optimization and performance benchmarking of QOCT systems
• Signal processing, image reconstruction, and data analysis for OCT/QOCT systems
• Documentation interpretation, and dissemination of simulation and experimental results

What you contribute

• Enrollment in a full-time degree program at a German university, preferably in the fields of physics, engineering physics, optics, photonics, or quantum communication
• Good to very good grades
• First experiences with algorithm development preferably using Python or MATLAB
• Basic understanding of Quantum Optics and Interferometry
• Interest to learn about Fourier optics and Optical imaging
• Proactivity and interest in scientific work
• Good communication skills (German/English) and team spirit
• Hands-on laboratory experience is desirable
• Some one already in berlin or ready to move to berlin

What we offer

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location
• Open and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Opportunities to work from home

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.

The monthly working time is 80 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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

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.

Dr. Ing. Sreelal Maravanchery Mana

E-mail: [e-mail]

Requisition Number: 85335 Application Deadline: 09/16/2026