Bewirb dich jetzt als Student* for Optics/Optical Wireless Communication bei Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in 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. In building networks of the future, wireless transmission with light (LiFi) will play an important role in addressing bottlenecks in radio-based systems. In the 5G-COMPASS project, new optical front ends for LiFi are developed for this purpose, for data rates of up to 10 Gbit/s. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

• Participate in the development of an optical front-end for optical wireless communication

• Planning, simulation, and assembly of the entire optical system

• Experimental setup in the laboratory and characterization of optical components (e.g. lenses, diffuser, photoreceiver, laser etc.)

• Documentation and evaluation of experimental results

What you bring to the table

• Full-time student at a German university, preferably in physics, electrical engineering, communications engineering, with good to very good academic results

• Good knowledge in the field of optics, ideally camera and laser optics

• Proactivity and interest in scientific work

• Good communication skills (German/English) and team spirit

• Experience with ZEMAX OpticStudio (Ray Tracing and Physical Optics)

• MATLAB or Python advantageous

What you can expect

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting

• Attractive salary

• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in central location

• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

• Opportunities to write a master's or bachelor´s thesis

• Flexible working hours

• Opportunities to work from home

The position is initially limited to 6 months. An extension is explicitly desired.

The monthly working time is 80 hours. 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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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:
Mrs. Sarah Cwalina and Mr. Jungnickel
email: sarah.cwalina@hhi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

Requisition Number: 66148 Application Deadline: