Researcher / Scientist - Antenna Development 1

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.

Fraunhofer FHR in Wachtberg near Bonn is one of many institutes of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and one of the leading and largest European research institutes in the field of high frequency physics and radar technology with one of the world's most powerful space observation radars.

The "Antennas and Front-End Technology" group has extensive competences in the development of single and array antennas, RF components and metamaterials. In recent years, the group has built up expertise in material and antenna characterization as well as in the manipulation of wave propagation and scattering properties of surfaces. For these tasks, state-of-the-art software tools, fabrication technologies and modern measurement facilities are available.

In this position, you will research innovative antenna elements and arrays as well as measures for manipulation of electromagnetic wave propagation (e.g., by using metamaterial-based approaches) in a wide frequency range from megahertz to lower terahertz frequencies. You will be part of our team of scientific and technical colleagues, participate in our regular exchange of ideas and work in contract research and in public-funded projects.

What you will do

Perform research in the field of antenna elements and arrays as well as measures for the manipulation of electromagnetic wave propagation
Literature and patent research
Application of electromagnetic simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS or CST Studio Suite
Design and supervision of the construction and characterization of hardware demonstrators
Scientific evaluation of simulated and measured data
Documentation of research and investigation results in the form of presentations, reports, publications and presentations at scientific conferences

What you bring to the table

Successfully completed scientific university degree in electronics or telecommunications engineering or in a comparable field of study
In-depth knowledge in the field of RF technology, especially in the area of antennas, electromagnetic wave propagation and metamaterials
Knowledge of design and manufacturing methods for RF circuits
Very good programming skills in MATLAB as well as experience with CAD tools (Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite) and EDA tools
Experience with RF measurement techniques and equipment such as vector network analyzers and antenna measurement systems
Very good knowledge of the German and the English language, both written and spoken (at least B1 level)

What you can expect

Open and cooperative working environment in a professional research institute equipped with state-of-the-art technology
Challenging R&D projects of high practical relevance
Regular exchange and cooperation with national and international partners from industry and the scientific community
Outstanding, wide range training opportunities for personal development and to foster individual skills, e.g. participation in workshops, seminars, congresses or within the framework of our internal HR development programs as well as the opportunity to pursue a doctorate
Freedom for innovative ideas within the research area with the possibility to initiate own scientific projects as well as support in the publication process to build up reputation and visibility in science and industry
Flexible working hours enabling a good work-life balance and compatibility between family and career (e.g. 39 hours per week, part-time contracts, flextime system, additional days off, home office up to 3 days per week depending on project and position)
Additional performance-based salary components
Company pension scheme (VBL) and public transportation ticket (Jobticket)
Canteen and nearby shopping facilities
Family-friendly culture, parent-child office, support from external service provider for emergency care for children and relatives

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).
The position is initially time-limited for 2 years.
The weekly working time is 39 hours. If certain conditions are met, the position can also be filled on a part-time basis.
In case of identical qualifications preference will be given to severly disabled candidates.
We would like to point out that the chosen job title also includes the third gender.
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft emphasises gender-independent professional equality.

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 to the positions, please contact:
Thomas Bertuch
Phone: +49 (0)228 9435 561
E-Mail: thomas.bertuch@fhr.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques FHR

www.fhr.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 76913 Application Deadline: 11/26/2024

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