Job Type:
Part-time

Job Description:
The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) is one of the world’s leading research institutes for mobile and stationary communication networks. Our photonic integrated circuits are used in sensor technology, medical technology and quantum cryptography. Photonics is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of applied research. Building on many years of experience, the HHI has achieved a leading global position in optical data transmission and develops innovative solutions for communication in global data networks. This expertise also enables novel photonic solutions in sensor technology, analytics, medical technology and quantum cryptography. Be a part of our highly motivated and international research team and go on an innovation journey with us!

Responsibilities:
• Participation in exciting scientific projects with a clear application perspective
• Support for research into optoelectronic components and photonic integrated circuits for data transmission and sensor technology
• Work on polymer-based waveguide systems, terahertz sensor technology for non-destructive material testing

Requirements:
• Full-time student of electrical engineering, physics or communications engineering with good to very good grades
• Motivation, initiative and interest in new things
• Ideally, initial knowledge of high-frequency engineering, optics or semiconductor physics

Salary Range:
TVöD

Benefits:
• Attractive salary
• Modern and well-equipped workplace in a central location
• Good and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities to write a Master’s or Bachelor’s thesis, often in close cooperation with industry partners
• Opportunities for home office