4 year Scientist Optical Fibers (m/f/d)

The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) is dedicated to astrophysical questions ranging
from the study of our Sun to the evolution of the cosmos. Research focuses on cosmic magnetic fields
and extragalactic astrophysics as well as the development of research technologies in the fields of spec-
troscopy, robotic telescopes and e-science. The AIP carries out its research mandate within the frame-
work of numerous national, European and international cooperations. The institute is the successor to
the Berlin Observatory, founded in 1700, and the Astrophysical Observatory Potsdam, founded in 1874,
which was the first institute in the world to be explicitly dedicated to astrophysics. The AIP has been a
member of the Leibniz Association since 1992. AIP is located in the middle of a beautiful park landscape
in Potsdam, not far from Berlin, and has about 200 employees.

To strengthen Astrophotonics (innoFSPEC), we are looking for

Scientist (m/f/d)

Optical Fibers

Ihr Aufgabengebiet:

Your tasks:
- Development and fabrication of fiber optic systems (e.g. Photonic chip coupling, Photonic
lanterns, fiber filters)
- Support Manufacture, Assemble, Integrate and Test fiber optic modules for telescopes
- Support interfacing and deployment procedures for on-sky tests
- Support the research activities and contribute to peer-reviewed publications, patents, and
conference papers.

Ihr Profil:

What you bring to the table:
- MSc or PhD in astrophysics, instrumentation, or in related fields.
- Experience / expertise in handling optical fibers, optics and optical alignment processes
- Hands-on experience in designing, building, and evaluating lab experiments.
- Demonstrated programming skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team.
- Proficiency in communicating technical information, including written reports and oral
presentations.
- Excellent proficiency in the English language. Basic German skills will be an advantage.

This is what we offer:
- a modern working environment; the office is spacious, very well equipped and located in
the middle of the World Heritage Site,
- an open and collegial working atmosphere,
- flexible working hours,
- good opportunities for internal and external training,
- Salary and social benefits are calculated based on the German public service scale TV-L
and depends on qualification.
- Social benefits of the collective agreement for the public service (TV-L) including the VBL
company pension with reduced earning capacity and survivors' pensions as well as a
subsidy for the job ticket
The position is to be filled for a period of 4 years
If you are interested in the important task for us, please send your application preferably electronically
to:
bewerbung-2024-08@aip.de
a) A cover letter (one page maximum) motivating your application,
b) Curriculum Vitae
c) MSc or PhD degree certificate (if already available, otherwise specify the expected completion
date)
d) Copies of academic degrees
e) List of publications and talks
f) Research summary describing your experience, skills, and project-related work so far (no more
than two pages, including any figures). In the cover letter, a link to a PDF of your PhD thesis
would be appreciated (if applicable).
g) Contact information for two individuals willing to provide reference letters upon request. Note
that we will request such letters only for a subset of applicants after an initial selection step.
The selection of candidates begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Equal opportunities are an integral part of personnel and organizational development at AIP, which is
why applications from men and women are equally welcome. Preference will be given to people with
disabilities if they have the same professional aptitude and ability.
Your application documents will be kept for a period of at least three months after the completion of
the filling process. As a rule, your documents will be made available to a selection committee as well
as to the committees and functionaries to be involved.

Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam
Dr. Kalaga Madhav
An der Sternwarte 16
14482 Potsdam

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