PhD Student - Camera Optical Design Research

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World. Huawei's Kepler Research Center in Jena is responsible for advanced technology research and architectural development of optics-related products.

At the Kepler Research Center – Advanced Optics Lab we are now looking for a:

PhD Student in Camera Optical Design Research (m/f/d)

Main Responsibilities

• Perform research and design work in mobile phone imaging lenses and new optical architectures.
• Optical design of fixed focal lens, zoom lens, freeform optics, etc.
• Tolerance analysis and straylight analysis.
• Alignment with cross-functional team on mechanical design, actuation scheme, etc.
• Support fabrication and characterization of the optics.
• Perform literature analysis and technical insight to identify the challenge and future trend of camera optical modeling.
• Proposing new concepts and ideas for lenses and drafting patents.
• Networking with industry and academia experts and technology scouting.

Your areas of expertise

• Master in optics, optoelectronics, physics, or other related discipline.
• Strong theoretical knowledge in geometrical, diffractive and/or physical optics. Applicants with hands-on experience are preferred.
• Experience on optical design and simulation softwares. Programming skills like Python and/or MATLAB are considered as a plus.
• High interest and strong willingness to exploring innovative technologies, ability, and experience to independently search the literature and patents in optical area.
• Fluent in English (written and oral) and open to cooperation and to work in a team with multiple cultural backgrounds collaboration.

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Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.
• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.
• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.