Job Description

Future. Discover. Together

The Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications – HHI focuses on excellent research and innovation. We are a world leader in the research of mobile and optical communication networks and systems, as well as machine learning, computer vision, and digital video compression. Become part of our team and join us on a journey of research and innovation.

Be part of change

• Scientific management research field ‘Optical Signal Processing’
• Management, coordination and processing of projects in research field
• Development of the research field with a focus on commercialization of research results with industrial partners
• Acquisition of industrial projects and publicly funded projects
• Presentation of the research field and R&D results towards internal and external partners, preparation of project reports, journal articles and presentations at conferences
• Supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses

What you contribute

• Scientific university degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field, preferably with a completed doctorate (PhD)
• Very good knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
  
  • Integrated photonics / PIC design
  • Optical communications and associated digital signal processing
  • Machine learning / neural network architectures
  • Numerical simulation of optical systems
• Programming experience in a scientific environment, preferably with knowledge of Python, Photontorch, SAX, and VPIphotonics
• Laboratory experience, preferably with optical measurement systems and communication systems
• Excellent command of English; good knowledge of German is preferred
• Team spirit, a structured way of working, and the ability to independently develop ideas for new research activities
• Experience in managing scientific projects and supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
• Experience in applying for publicly funded projects (EU, BMFTR)
• Experience in industrial acquisition
• Scientific experience abroad

The scientific work offers the possibility of a doctorate.

What we offer

• Extremely interesting challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial environment
• Attractive salary package according to TVöD with 30 days of vacation, retirement benefits (VBL), and capital-forming benefits (VWL)
• Modern, excellently equipped workspace in the heart of Berlin
• Open and very cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for home office
• Support if you wish to do a doctorate
• Extensive training, health, and sports offers
• Support for pursuing a doctorate
• Various employee discounts and discounted public transport (BVG) ticket
• Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, recreational activities)

The position is initially limited to 2 years. An extension is explicitly desired.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. 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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

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.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

Benötigen Sie Informationen zu dieser Stelle, kontaktieren Sie bitte:

Herr Dr. rer. nat. Colja Schubert

E-Mail: colja.schubert@hhi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 84348 Application Deadline: 06/30/2026