BA/MA Intelligent weeding with light

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.

The Department Laser Technology LLT at RWTH Aachen University, together with the cooperating Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, is Europe's leading centre for basic and contract research in the field of laser technology. In cooperation with the Chair of Laser Technology at RWTH, LLT, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT offers the opportunity to write a thesis in the Data Science and Metrology department.

Everyone is familiar with the tedious removal of unwanted vegetation from gardens and driveways. Farmers have to tackle this problem across hectares. Organic farmers in particular cannot use chemical solutions and are reliant on alternatives. Efficient solutions already exist for removing weeds between rows, but we would like to develop an innovative solution between crops within a row as part of the ongoing international LABRADOR project.

What you will do

Experimental investigation of light/laser-based weed control
Carrying out investigations with different process parameters, on the one hand the setting parameters of the laser diode used and on the other hand e.g. the positioning of the plant under the diode Planning
Carrying out, analysing and documenting the tests

What you bring to the table

You are a Bachelor's/Master's student in the field of mechanical engineering or a related subject area
Interest in environmental and laser technology
A high degree of initiative, independence and organisational skills
Desire to work in an international project team

What you can expect

Practice-orientated thesis in an innovative working environment
A creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team
Excellent machinery and equipment
Exciting and challenging areas of work in applied research
Good transport links (bus connection, free multi-storey car park)
Flexible working hours that allow you to combine your

The position is limited until the completion of the thesis.

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:

Andrea Lanfermann M. Sc.

Tel: +49 241 8906-366

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 72213 Application Deadline: 05/31/2024

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