Research assistant in Laser Diode Simulation of High-Energy Lasers (m/w/d)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, we may not develop swords against the dark side of the Force, but many of our innovations sound like they are from a science fiction movie. We shape technologies and processes for the future of digital production, packaging and scanning technology, as well as numerous other laser-based applications, including 3D printing and laser fusion.

The "Data Science and Measurement Technology" department forms an interdisciplinary team that collaborates closely in areas such as "Process Sensor Technology and System Engineering," "Material Analytics," and "Computational Methods." Within the "Computational Methods" group, the focus is on the design and simulation of laser beam sources and laser processes, using numerical methods and modern AI algorithms.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a scientific staff member who specializes in the modeling and simulation of high-performance laser diodes used as pump sources for high-energy lasers in secondary radiation sources or in fusion research. Your main task will be to utilize and further develop the multiphysics simulation software SEMSIS for semiconductor lasers developed at ILT.

What you will do

You will independently manage exciting publicly funded projects with industrial participation in the field of semiconductor laser modeling
You will also be actively involved in acquiring new publicly funded projects as well as bilateral industry projects
Your responsibilities include presenting results to customers and at national and international conferences
You will also write contributions for our public relations
Another part of your tasks is supervising scientific theses

What you bring to the table

You have successfully completed a scientific degree in mechanical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or simulation technology and are pursuing a doctorate
You are willing to lead practical research projects in an engaging and responsible manner, working closely with our project partners
You naturally take the initiative and quickly and flexibly familiarize yourself with new topics
Experience in modeling, programming, numerical methods, and semiconductor lasers is an advantage
You also possess very good German and English language skills, which complement your profile

What you can expect

👥 Team spirit: We offer a creative and interdisciplinary working environment in a highly motivated team in which experienced experts support and strengthen each other with junior staff. Flat hierarchies and a “you” culture are included.
🖥 Workplace: You will enjoy a dynamic working atmosphere with a modern workplace and first-class office equipment.
💪 Responsibility: Benefit from a varied and challenging job with a high level of personal responsibility and the freedom to implement your own ideas as well as close cooperation with science and industry.
🧘‍♀️ Work-life balance: 30 days' annual leave, flexible working hours on a trust basis, the option of mobile working and a company closure between Christmas and New Year: your well-being is important to us. If you have children, we also support this with offers such as a nursery place in the immediate vicinity of the institute.

📈 Development opportunities: Our wide range of further training opportunities (seminars, coaching and language courses, etc.) allows you to shape your career individually.
➕ Benefits: In addition to the opportunity to use the job ticket, we offer corporate benefits, an employee participation scheme and an employer-financed company pension scheme.
🚐 Travel: We not only have good transport connections, but also parking spaces directly in front of the institute, an e-charging station and our own parking garage.
🕶 Prospects: With us, you have the opportunity to do a doctorate at RWTH Aachen University with attractive remuneration.

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 people are given preference if they are equally suitable.

Our tasks are diverse and adaptable - for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that optimally promote their abilities. The same applies if they do not meet all the profile requirements due to a disability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!
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If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

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

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 79066 Application Deadline: 05/11/2025

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