Scientist Free-Space Optical Communication

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Berlin, BERLIN

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 machine learning, computer vision and compressing digital videos. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation! 

What you will do

  • Conduct research projects on optical communications, application areas include classical and quantum transmissions

  • Development of innovative communication systems for transmission via optical fiber and free beam

  • Use of project results for publications (e.g. conferences), creation of intellectual property, and acquisition of new research projects

What you bring to the table

  • Excellent Master's and/or PhD degree in electrical engineering or physics.

  • Programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Matlab, Python, VHDL, etc.) for system control, data analysis, and simulations

  • Knowledge and experience with optical systems (e.g. optical components, single photon processing, optical propagation, etc.), optical design (e.g. Zemax), and high-frequency electronics

  • Strong personal commitment

  • Ability to work in a team, independently, and autonomously

What you can expect

  • Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting

  • Attractive salary package according to TvöD with 30 vacation days, pension scheme (VBL), wealth creation benefits (VWL)

  • Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location

  • Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

  • Flexible working hours

  • Support if you wish to do a doctorate

  • Opportunities to work from home

  • Extensive training-, health- and sports offers

  • Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket

  • Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities, etc.)


The position is initially limited to 2 years. An extension is explicitly desired.

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!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:
Dr. Nicolas Perlot
E-Mail: [email protected]

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI 

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de  

Requisition Number: 71108                Application Deadline: 02/29/2024


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