PhD student »Interferometry-based field-resolved spectroscopy«

About the Position

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. Our »Optical Quantum Metrology« research group is developing innovative measurement technologies for clinical and industrial applications based on the ability to measure individual oscillations of optical electric fields in the infrared and terahertz spectral ranges.

We are currently seeking a PhD student to join our team in Kaiserslautern, Germany, to develop novel photonic measurement techniques based on interferometry and nonlinear optics that enable spectroscopic measurements of the entire physiologically relevant concentration range of molecules in biological fluids and gases.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a Max-Planck-Fraunhofer cooperation project
• Support in setting up an ultra-stable, compact laser system for generating ultra-short and ultra-broadband laser pulses for field-resolved infrared spectroscopy
• Setup of a novel, enhancement-cavity-based spectrometer for the analysis of medically relevant gases

Requirements

• Master's degree in experimental physics or similar, preferably with a specialization in photonics, laser physics, nonlinear optics
• Independence, a high degree of personal responsibility, and motivation
• Experience with optical laser setups
• Good English skills

We Offer

• Exciting tasks in a dedicated, international team of scientists
• Unique opportunity to work at the research forefront of applications of optics in medicine and biology
• Mentoring with university supervision at the RPTU in Kaiserslautern, at the chair of Prof. Dr. Ioachim Pupeza
• Opportunity for further education and training
• Prospect of authorship in high-impact publications

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.

About the Company

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.

If you have any questions regarding content, please contact:

Prof. Dr. Ioachim Pupeza - [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding the application process:

Isabelle Dieckhoff - [email protected]

Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM

www.itwm.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 80804

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