Scientist in the field of high-power fiber lasers

You are thrilled by both conceptual questions and experimental work in the laboratory as well as the optimization and further development of high-power fiber lasers and related components and you would 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? Moreover, you do not mind being involved in projects with defence-related background?

If this is the case, apply with Fraunhofer IOSB and get the opportunity to advance science and technology as an expert in high-power fiber lasers. The position forms part of the Laser Technology (LAS) department, which develops and evaluates specific photonic materials and components, associated laser sources and nonlinear converters, and optimizes laser systems in the NIR, SWIR, MWIR and LWIR range for various fields of applications.

What you will do

• You will elaborate, simulate and optimize fiber laser architectures based on different fiber types (multi-clad fibers, polarization-maintaining fibers and photonic crystal / bandgap fibers) for different applications from single sources to coherently-combined fiber laser systems.
• You will develop, investigate and optimize opto-mechanical designs of fiber laser components and realizations of high-power fiber lasers in the spectral range > 1.5 µm (erbium, thulium and holmium doping).
• 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, laser and system design and write reports and publications in English, or if possible, German language.

What you bring to the table

• Ph.D. degree in physics, electrical engineering or equivalent disciplines
• Long-term (>= 8 years) knowledge and relevant professional experience in research and development of 2 µm fiber lasers (thulium, holmium) and fiber components. Long-term (>= 10 years) knowledge and relevant professional experience in fiber-optic industry and related project or R&D management. 
• Experience in expertise activities for governmental organizations would be of advantage.

What you can expect

• 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 possibilities
• Family-friendly conditions (flexible working hours, home-office regulations in line with the requirements of the position, etc.)

The employment is on a fixed-term three-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.

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!

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 

www.iosb.fraunhofer.de  

Requisition Number: 72663                Application Deadline: 03/30/2024