Initiative application offer: BA/MA Laser technology and optical technologies

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.

Are you looking for an exciting thesis? Are you fascinated by laser technology, especially in the fields of energy, microelectronics, aerospace, mobility and medical technology? Then become part of our #OneTeam and apply for a thesis at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and become part of our institute and shape the future of laser technology with us. Implement your ideas to solve the current challenges of our time and change the world with us.

In cooperation with the RWTH Chairs of Laser Technology LLT, Technology of Optical Systems TOS and Nonlinear Dynamics of Laser Manufacturing Processes (NLD), the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, as a leading center for contract research and development in laser technology, offers theses (Bachelor and Master) for students of engineering and natural sciences.

Our theses are advertised in cooperation with the RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY. The explicit job advertisements can be found on the corresponding chair websites:

Chair LLT
Chair TOS
Teaching and research area NLD

Almost all theses are also open to graduates from other universities and universities of applied sciences. You can also find out about current projects on our website https://www.ilt.fraunhofer.de/de/projekte.html and ask the contact persons named there whether theses are currently being awarded.

What you will do

As part of your final thesis, you can participate in exciting research projects. Various activities such as research, experimental investigations, fixture construction, simulations or the construction and procurement of components are addressed in the scientific work.

We offer theses in numerous highly interesting and current technological fields:

Data science and measurement technology

Process sensor technology and systems engineering
Material analytics
Computational Methods

Surface technology and mold removal

Micro- and nanostructuring
Thin-film processes
Polishing

Laser medical technology and biophotonics

Biofabrication

Joining and separating

Joining of materials
Joining of plastics and transparent materials
Cutting

Laser deposition welding

Additive manufacturing and repair LMD
LMD coating and heat treatment

Laser Powder Bed Fusion

LPBF process technology
Application development
AM polymers

Lasers and optical systems

Optical design and diode lasers
Solid-state lasers
Fiber lasers
EUV technology
Packing
Ultra-short pulse lasers
NLO and tunable lasers

What you bring to the table

You are a registered student, preferably in physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, industrial engineering, computer science, chemistry or a comparable course of study
interested in technical problems in application-oriented research as well as in a varied and challenging scientific thesis
enjoy developing your own ideas and implementing them independently
Good written and spoken German and/or English skills
Flexibility, ability to work in a team and a structured, goal-oriented and independent way of working

What you can expect

A professional and dynamic working atmosphere
A creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team
Excellent machinery and equipment
Exciting and challenging areas of work in applied research
Freedom to develop your own ideas, projects for your field of study
Flexible working hours that allow you to combine your studies and professional practice
Very good travel options (bus, car)
Exciting seminars, events and team-building measures

The position is limited until the completion of the thesis. There is the possibility of a doctorate afterwards.

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:

Alexandra Elisabeth Bock
Phone:0241/8906-8383

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 66074 Application Deadline:

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