Scientist in the field of fiber lasers

What you bring to the table

• You hold a completed scientific degree (Diploma/Master) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or comparable fields, preferably with a doctorate.
• You have experience in the design and realization of fiber lasers (design of laser resonators and amplifiers, assembly of optical components, thermal and nonlinear effects in fiber lasers) and related measurement techniques (beam quality, spectrum, temporal dynamics, etc.).
• Ideally, you have knowledge in the handling of splicing devices and heat sinks for fiber lasers.
• Knowledge in one or more areas of fiber optics, micro optics, or simulation of fiber lasers is advantageous.
• You are passionate about scientific work but also want to transfer your research results into practical applications.
• Very good German (B2/C1 level) and very good English (at least B2 level) in spoken and written form complete your profile.

What you can expect

• A varied, exciting role at the interface between science and industry, between present and future.
• Great freedom for scientific development and self-determined advancement of topics and projects in a young, expanding department.
• A globally unique laboratory equipment with modern, partly non-commercially available components and measuring devices.
• Motivated colleagues who inspire each other through their interdisciplinary and international composition.
• Individual career paths through extensive training and development opportunities (e.g., funding and development program "Fraunhofer TALENTA" for female scientists and leaders).
• Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life (flexible working hours, mobile working within the requirements of the position, childcare place quota in Karlsruhe, etc.).
• If suitable, we offer you the opportunity for a doctorate if not yet completed.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. The position is initially limited to 2 years. An extension is being sought. 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.Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

City: Ettlingen Date: Sep 18, 2026