Student Assistent Optical Model

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

Future. Discover. Together.

Excellent research and innovation are at the centre of the work of the HHI - Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications. We are a world leader in researching mobile and optical communication networks and systems, as well as machine learning, computer vision and compressing digital videos. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

Be part of change

Contributing to the development of the next generation optical wireless communication systems
Familiarization with physcial layer and technical basics of optical wireless communication and LiFi
Development of a physical model with regards to empiric data from long time measurements
Supporting tasks in the laboratory and helping with demonstrators

What you contribute

Full time studies at a university in the area of Physics, Communication Engineering or comparable
Experience in creating simulation environments desired
Experience with MATLAB and/or Python required
Professional German and English

What we offer

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
Flexible working hours
Opportunities to work from home

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explictly 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. 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.

max.julius.bode@hhi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 83234 Application Deadline: 03/15/2026

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