The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT is Europe's leading center for contract research and development in the field of laser technology and laser processes. One focus of the “Data Science and Metrology” department is the comprehensive modeling of laser-material interaction in laser material processing.

The “Data Science and Metrology” department consists of an interdisciplinary team that works closely together in the “Process Sensors and Systems Engineering”, “Materials Analysis” and “Computational Methods” groups. The “Computational Methods” group focuses on the design, modeling and simulation of laser beam sources, laser systems and processes in laser material processing, using both classical methods and modern approaches such as artificial intelligence and quantum algorithms. To strengthen the team, we are looking for a research assistant whose main task will be the content-related and strategic further development of the modeling and simulation of processes in laser material processing in close cooperation with “Business Development”.

What you will do

• You will work independently on publicly funded projects with industry participation in the field of laser-material interaction modeling
• You will also support the acquisition of publicly funded projects and bilateral industry projects
• In close cooperation with the “Business Development” department, you will analyze research markets in laser material processing and develop strategies to open them up
• Presenting results to customers and at national and international conferences is part of your remit
• The supervision of scientific theses is also part of your activities

What you bring to the table

• You have a university degree in physics, electrical engineering or a comparable course of study
• A completed doctorate in an engineering or scientific subject is advantageous
• You are characterized by initiative and the ability to familiarize yourself quickly and flexibly with new topics
• You already have initial experience in the areas of modeling, programming, numerics, process simulation as well as in the acquisition of publicly funded projects and the writing of research proposals
• Very good German and English skills round off your profile

What you can expect

• a varied and challenging job with a high degree of personal responsibility and freedom to implement your own ideas
• a professional and dynamic working atmosphere
• a creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team in which experienced experts support and strengthen each other with junior staff
• close cooperation with science and industry
• first-class office equipment
• flat hierarchies, a “you” culture and individual development opportunities thanks to a wide range of further training opportunities (seminars, coaching and language courses, etc.)
• flexible working hours based on trust and the option of mobile working
• Various support offers for balancing private life, family and career
• Job ticket, 30 days' annual leave, corporate benefits and employee participation
• Employer-financed company pension scheme

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).
The weekly working time is 39 hours.
This position is also available on a part-time basis.
The position is initially limited to two years.

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!

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
Dr. rer. nat. Martin Adams
Telephone: 0241/8906-509

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

Requisition Number: 75521 Application Deadline: 09/08/2024