Technical Project Manager in Photonic Quantum Technology (IOF-2022-28)
Fraunhofer is Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization. Our research efforts are geared entirely to people’s needs: health, security, communication, energy and the environment. As a result, the work undertaken by our researchers and developers has a significant impact on people’s lives. We are creative. We shape technology. We design products. We improve methods and techniques. We open up new vistas. The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) in Jena conducts applied research in optical system technology on behalf of the industry and as part of publicly funded joint projects. The range of services offered by the Fraunhofer IOF includes system solutions, starting with new design concepts, through the development of technologies, manufacturing and measuring methods to the construction of prototypes and pilot series for applications in the wavelength range from millimeter to nanometer.
The Fraunhofer IOF is also pioneering applied optical quantum technology research and offers innovative solutions for science and industry wherever quantum systems have the potential for revolutionary applications.
For the Department of Emerging Technologies, we are seeking highly motivated Postdoc candidates to join the »Quantum Communication Technologies« group. Research in the group focuses on applied quantum technologies - from methods for manipulating and transmitting quantum states of light, to system-level applications in quantum communication and photonic quantum information processing. Our goal is to transfer quantum technologies from the laboratory to practical applications in quantum communication and information processing.
What you will do
We are seeking a technical project manager with a background in experimental physics, optical communications, or quantum science to support our team in research projects related to: Your immediate responsibilities could include the following: Fraunhofer IOF is pioneering applied quantum optics research and offers innovative solutions for science and industry wherever quantum systems have the potential for revolutionary applications. Research topics range from enabling photonic technologies to development of complete quantum communication, quantum imaging, and photonic quantum information processing systems.
Fraunhofer IOF provides access to the entire photonics process chain from basic research in nonlinear optics and advanced fiber technology to nanofabrication, micro-assembly and systems integration.
Successful candidates will thus have research opportunities in quantum information science, technology development, applied photonics, and industry.
For more information see also:
https://www.iof.fraunhofer.de/en/competences/quantum-technologies.html
What you bring to the table
Photonic technology Quantum information processing Quantum Communication Experimental Quantum optics
What you can expect
The weekly working time is 39 hours. The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time base. The position is initially limited to 2 years with possibility for prolongation.
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. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).
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!
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Requisition Number: 16761 Application Deadline: 06/29/2022
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