Scientist photonic Foundry Platform

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany

Updated: 7 days 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 the coding of video signals and data processing. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

  • Design and simulation of new building blocks (e.g. modulators, photodetectors and passives) for the generic InP Foundry Platform

  • Steering and controlling the foundry wafer processing

  • Research work on existing projects

  • Interacting with industry partners in joint projects

The scientific work offers the possibility of a doctorate.

What you bring to the table

  • A scientific university degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related subject

  • Knowledge in the field of optics/photonics

  • Knowledge in semiconductor processing

  • Good knowledge of English or German

  • Team spirit, a structured approach to work, and the ability to independently develop ideas for new research activities

The following knowledge is an advantage:

  • Experience in optical or electro-optical simulation tools (e.g. Fimmwave or HFSS)

  • Programming skills in Python

  • Experience in software development and version control software such as Gitlab

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 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. 

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!

Contact:

Herrn Janiak

Tel: +49 30 31002 574

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI 

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de  

Requisition Number: 72296                Application Deadline: 05/05/2024


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