City:  Berlin
Date:  Jan 17, 2025

Student Assistant performance evaluation of a hybrid PLC/LiFi communication system

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. 

Future. Discover. Together.

Are you interested in next-generation data transmission? Join us at Fraunhofer HHI where we are pioneering the future of connectivity by combining Light Fidelity (LiFi) and Powerline Communication (PLC) in an innovative hybrid system. We are looking for a motivated Student Assistant to support our exciting project. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

 

What you will do

  • Literature research on the PLC/LiFi system

  • Analytical calculations, mathematical modeling, and simulations

  • Laboratory experiments to assess the feasibility of the envisioned approach

  • Measurements with prototypes in realistic scenarios

 

What you bring to the table

  • Enrolled Bachelor's/Master's student in full-time studies in the fields of physics, electrical engineering, and computer science with an interest in communication systems, or similar fields of study

  • Practical experience in programming ideally MATLAB/Python

  • Knowledge of or interest in digital signal processing and wireless communication systems (OFDM, MIMO, …)

  • Practical experience in electronics and prototyping (know measurement equipment like vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes)

  • Independent work, willingness to learn, and interest in the topic

  • Willingness to work from the office in 1-2 days in a week

 

What you can expect

  • Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting

  • Attractive salary

  • Modern  and excellently equipped workspace in central location

  • Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

  • Opportunities to write a Master's or Bachelor's thesis, often in close cooperation with industry partners

  • Flexible working hours

  • Opportunities to work from home

 

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.

 

The monthly working time is 80 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. 

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!
 

Contact:

Atiyeh Pouralizadeh Gelehpordesari

Atiyeh.pouralizadeh.gelehpordesari@hhi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI 

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 76644                Application Deadline: 02/15/2025

 


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