Speculative application - »Micro- and Nanostructured Optics« (IOF-2024-03) in Jena bei Applied Optics and Precision Engineering

The Fraunhofer - Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena conducts applied research in the field of photonics and develops innovative optical systems to control light - from its generation and manipulation to its application. The services offered by the institute cover the entire photonic process chain ranging from opto-mechanical and opto-electronical system design to the manufacturing of customer-specific solutions and prototypes.

The generation and replication of optical micro- and nanostructures is the basis for modern complex optical systems. The technology available at Fraunhofer IOF - such as grayscale lithography, electron beam lithography, reactive ion etching, step & repeat replication, wafer-scale fabrication, or even molding techniques – allows the fabrication and characterization of high-end micro- and nanooptical elements of the highest resolution on up to 12" substrates and also on curved surfaces. Fields of application are for example diffraction gratings, CGHs (computer-generated holograms), microlens arrays, diffusers, or stochastic structures.

Come and join our department as a scientific or technical employee.

What you will do

In the department “Micro- and Nanostructured Optics” you will work on versatile research projects, e.g., in the field of photolithography, tailor-made diffusors or stochastic structures for antireflection. For more information about the research projects of the department please visit: Micro- and nanostructured optics - Fraunhofer IOF.

What you bring to the table

• University degree with or without a PhD in physics, optics, engineering, microtechnology or a comparable degree in a related field of study
• Graduates with knowledge in the above-mentioned research area are equally welcome to apply as applicants with (profound) subject-specific professional experience
• Good command of written and spoken German and English
• Team orientation, open-mindedness as well as reliability
• Friendly and open manner

What you can expect

• A highly motivated, agile team with a modern, well-equipped working environment
• Independent work as well as personal and professional development opportunities in challenging and practical R&D projects
• The opportunity to actively shape and accentuate your own research focus
• Networking with first-class industrial partners and research groups
• Opportunity to participate in conferences, trade fairs, and seminars
• Work-life balance through flexible working hours
• Cooperation with a local day care center

In order to increase the chances of success of your speculative application, we would like to ask you to submit as informative and complete documents as possible. For this purpose, please upload a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, diplomas and, if applicable, references from previous jobs.

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!

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

Requisition Number: 70413