Scientist in the field of fiber preform development for active fibers

You are thrilled by both conceptual questions and experimental work in the laboratory as well as the optimization and further development of components for high‑power fiber lasers and would you like to help advance the state of the art in fiber lasers? You are a team player, yet willing to meet some tough challenges on your own? You wish to obtain a doctor degree or are interested in post‑doc studies? Moreover, you do not mind being involved in projects with defence‑related background?

Responsibilities

• You will develop, investigate and optimize processes for the realization of fiber preforms using MCVD technology as well as gas-phase or solution‑doping techniques for active fibers in the spectral range > 1.9 µm (thulium and holmium doping).
• You will realize, investigate and optimize fiber preforms for multi‑clad fibers, polarization‑maintaining fibers and photonic crystal / bandgap fibers.
• You will contribute to the scientific investigation of fiber lasers to evaluate different fiber laser architectures in a broad team of experts in the field of photonic components, laser sources and nonlinear converters.
• You will work independently on projects in the field of fiber preform research and write reports and publications in English, or if possible, German language.

Qualifications

• 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 an advantage.

Benefits

• 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.

Contract

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.

Contact

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

For any questions about this position, please contact:

Dr. Christelle Kieleck
Abteilungsleiterin Lasertechnologie
Telefon: +49 7243 992-310

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Marc Eichhorn
Direktor und Bereichsleiter Verteidigung
Telefon: +49 7243 992-131
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB

Requisition Number: 81841
Application Deadline: