Student* with Master Thesis/Internship (optional) LiDAR Optimization in Bremerhaven bei Wind Energy Systems

Who we are ...
Our primary focuses at Fraunhofer IWES are on wind energy and hydrogen technologies. Our institute is home to more than 300 scientists and employees as well as over 100 students from over 30 countries pursuing careers in applied research and development at nine sites. We secure investments in technological developments through validation, shorten innovation cycles, accelerate certification procedures, and increase planning accuracy by means of innovative measurement methods.

This team needs your support ...
You will be part of the group »Application Center Wind Energy Field Measurements« at our site in Bremerhaven. At present, our team consists of six research associates and several students. Our group is a cooperation between Fraunhofer IWES and the University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven. We perform field measurements for research and development projects on wind energy turbines. Become an active member of the team; we are keen to hear your ideas! As an international oriented IWES-team, we highly appreciate an open exchange, whether this be in German or English. Respectful cooperation is also very important to us. You are wondering what you can bring to the team?

What you will do

These duties await you …
Together with University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven, we have developed a cost-efficient, nacelle-based LiDAR that is currently in the laboratory validation phase. Now we are working on making it operational for field measurements. For this, the performance must be increased. You will support us in improving the optical setup of the LiDAR. Your goal is to increase the coupling efficiency of the backscattered light You are also responsible for the development of pseudo-noise signals, which is used for controlling a commercial diode laser. To achieve this, you can either work with a programmable function generator or an analog-electronically device. That's not enough for you? Additionally, you will support us with getting the LiDAR ready for planned validation measurements in the field.

What you bring to the table

What is your background?
You are studying Physics or are you enrolled in an Engineering program with a focus on Optics? You have experience with lasers, optical fibers, sensors and optical laboratory setups? If you also have an affinity for working in the lab and knowledge of FFT (Fast Fourier Transformation), electronics, and digital and analog signal evaluation, then you are a perfect fit for us! In addition, experience with LiDAR systems and knowledge of MATLAB, Python WinLens or other optical simulation programs would make it easier for you to join us.

What you can expect

What we can offer you ...
We offer various opportunities to join us as a student. Whether it is an internship, where you gain a comprehensive insight into the areas of work, or the role of a student assistant, which is easy to combine with your studies. Are you looking for an exciting topic for your thesis and do you want to delve deeply into a topic scientifically? Together, we will find the right path for you! We know that studying can also be very demanding and requires a certain level of flexibility. That is no problem here, as – in agreement with your colleagues – you can decide flexibly what days and hours to work. Depending on the job, temporarily you can even work remotely as a student assistant.

Eager to learn more?
If you would like to find out more information about the IWES, our research aspects, and your future colleagues, please visit our career website: https://s.fhg.de/5ei

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.

The position is initially limited to 3 months, with the option of extension to complete a thesis. During an internship, the working time consists of 39 hours per week. In case of a student assistantship, the working time consists of up to 80 hours per month. In the case of an internship, remuneration is based on the federal government guidelines for intern salaries. In the case of a student assistantship, remuneration is based on the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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