Scientist for the Next Generation of Optical Access Networks

Future. Discover. Together.

The research group "Optical Metro, Access and In-House Networks" (MAI) in the Department of Photonic Networks and Systems is looking for a scientist for research and development tasks within the framework of the BMBF collaborative project "Passive Optical Networks of the Next Generation (PONGO)" in collaboration with partners from industry and research. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

Research and development in the field of optical communication technology with a focus on digital signal transmission and processing in optical access networks

Investigation and development of methods for efficient signal transmission and synchronization in optical communication networks

Conduct experiments and supporting numerical studies

Presentation of R&D results in the form of project reports, presentations, and journal contributions

Supervision of master's and bachelor's theses

The scientific work offers the opportunity for a doctorate.

What you bring to the table

Completed scientific university degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, or related fields

Very good knowledge of optical communication technology

Experience in characterizing and modeling optical communication systems

Experience in programming with MATLAB and / or Python

Experience with software development and version control software such as GitLab

Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Team player with a structured working approach and the ability to independently develop ideas for new research activities

Desirable :

Experience in laboratory work, for example as a student assistant

Experience in the combination of signal transmission and sensor technology

Knowledge of DSP algorithms for digital coherent transmission

Familiarity with VPIphotonics / VPItransmissionMaker

What you can expect

Extremely interesting challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial environment

Attractive salary package according to TVöD with 30 days of vacation, retirement benefits (VBL), and capital-forming benefits (VWL)

Modern, excellently equipped workspace in the heart of Berlin

Open and very cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for home office

Extensive training, health, and sports offers

Support for pursuing a doctorate

Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket

Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, recreational activities)

The position is initially limited to 2 years. An extension is explicitly desired.

The weekly working time is 39 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!

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

Requisition Number : 78201                Application Deadline : 02 / 22 / 2025