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Leibniz Institut für Astrotechnik

Scientist at innoFSPEC, AIP Technology Transfer

Potsdam

September 5, 2024

The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) is the successor to one of the oldest
observatories in Germany – the Berlin Observatory founded in 1700 – and the successor to the
first institution worldwide devoted explicitly to the field of astrophysics, the Astrophysical
Observatory Potsdam established in 1874. Scientists at AIP work on a variety of astrophysical
topics such as cosmic magnetic fields, extra-galactic astrophysics, precision stellar physics, and
are supported by a large technology development team on spectroscopy, robotics, astrophotonics
and e-science. The Astrophotonics section (inno FSPEC) at AIP is world leader in the emerging new
technological discipline of astrophotonics, dedicated to building of new astrophotonic
instruments for ground- and space-based observatories, NIR scientific detectors, as well as
establishing regional and international co-operations with industries scientific institutions, and
observatories. We are actively involved in developing technologies and subsystems for ELT
(ANDES, MOSAIC), VLT (MUSE), CHARA Array (CHARIOT), Calar Alto Observatory (PMAS,
MARCOT), and play key roles in large international consortia, such as 4MOST, Blue MUSE, etc. The
inno FSPEC section has a more than a dozen years track record of technology transfer, specifically
from astrophysics to health technologies.
About you
Astrophotonics (inno FSPEC) at AIP solicits applications for 1 scientist to support the development
of a lab demonstrator for imaging confocal Raman spectroscopy . Next to the local team, the
candidate is expected to interact with the inno FSPEC Technology Transfer Lab of the University of
Potsdam and an industrial collaborator to exploit the results and seek applications outside of
astronomy for future commercialization. The position offers the unique opportunity to assemble,
integrate and test the lab demonstrator for applications of future end users.
Ihr Aufgabengebiet:
Your Tasks
– Development of fiber arrays for illumination and sensing
– Design and manufacture of optical system for lab demonstrator
– Support the research activities of Ph D students and contribute to peer-reviewed
publications, patents, and conference papers
Ihr Profil:

Your Profile

Essential :
MSc or Ph D in astrophysics, instrumentation, or in related fields.
Hands-on experience in designing, building, and evaluating lab experiments.
Demonstrated programming skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Proficiency in communicating technical information, including written reports

and oral presentations.

Excellent proficiency in the English language. Basic German skills will be an

advantage.

Desirable :
Skills in Python, Lab View, Matlab, Zemax, will be an added advantage.
Experience in building instruments

Conditions:
The AIP is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a diverse, inclusive work
environment and culture. AIP offers flexible working hours, good opportunities for internal and
external training, and an open-minded and cooperative working atmosphere in a modern working
environment, very well equipped and located in the middle of a World Heritage Site. AIP
particularly encourages applications from women and those from diverse backgrounds.
Preference will also be given to people with disabilities with equal competence. The appointment
could start immediately after the recruitment process is completed and is until 30.06.2028. Salary
and social benefits are calculated based on the German public service scale TV-L and depends on
qualification. Employer contributions to medical, parental leave, and retirement benefits are
included. To apply, please send the following documents, all in PDF format to:
bewerbung-2024-08@aip.de
(1) A cover letter (one page maximum) motivating your application,
(2) Curriculum Vitae
(3) MSc or Ph D degree certificate (if already available, otherwise specify the expected
completion date)
(4) Copies of academic degrees
(5) List of publications and talks
(6) Research summary describing your experience, skills, and project-related work so far (no
more than two pages, including any figures). In the cover letter, a link to a PDF of your
Ph D thesis would be appreciated (if applicable).
(7) Contact information for two individuals willing to provide reference letters upon request.
Note that we will request such letters only for a subset of applicants after an initial
selection step.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Martin Roth mmroth@aip.de
Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam (AIP)
inno FSPEC, www.innofspec.de
An der Sternwarte 16
D-14482 Potsdam
Germany
Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam
Prof. Dr. Martin Roth
An der Sternwarte 16
14482 Potsdam

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