The Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) is one of the leading institutions in the field of applied laser research. With approximately 250 employees, basic research, applied research and industrial developments are realised. The Optical Coatings Group of the Optical Components Department is looking to recruit, at the earliest possible date a

Research associate (m/f/d) in the field of optical coatings for large laser systems
Specialisation: Optical Technologies, Physics, or comparable
(Job ID: 71947)

The development and production of optical functional layers and the appropriate characterization processes is a current field of research in photonics, which extends the limits of currently feasible optical systems and opens up new applications. The Optical Coatings Group (OSC) researches and develops coating systems, the necessary manufacturing processes, the materials used, and specialized characterization methods in order to produce high-performance optical components. As a research associate, you will work in an innovative collaboration with other researchers on a project to research a large-scale laser system for nuclear fusion applications. Your work will focus specifically on the laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) of optical components of the target system. The core part of the work will be the development of specially adapted coatings to increase the LIDT of the manufactured components. You will draw on various innovative material and design concepts and iteratively optimize the relevant parameters in feedback with experimental LIDT measurements.

The work focuses on:

• Calculation of optimized layer sequences for the laser parameters targeted in the project
• Development and production of coating materials with optimized LIDT and operation of the associated plant and vacuum technology
• Integration of the materials in the optimized layer designs for targeted improvement of the LIDT of the overall components
• Integration of strategies for defect reduction in the coating process
• Support in characterizing the manufactured material samples and components
• Independent organization of your work and communication with project partners
• Presentation of the results at scientific conferences

Work environment:

The work in the research group at the LZH offers you an extraordinary environment and the best conditions for a doctorate. We offer:

• A highly motivated, interdisciplinary team in a cooperative working environment
• Independent work in an innovative organization
• Participation in an innovative large-scale research project
• Versatile and exciting tasks
• Insight and integration into current research topics in optical coating
• Close proximity to national and international industry and research partners
• Company pension scheme

Requirements:

• A degree (diploma/master's degree) with above-average performance in the natural sciences or engineering
• Ideally experience with optical measurement methods, vacuum technology and solid-state physics (lateral entry is possible)
• Practical experience with experimental and scientific work
• Further practical experience in the field of optics and photonics is advantageous
• Programming skills (Python, LabVIEW, etc.) are advantageous
• Interest in independent practical and experimental work
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Sense of responsibility, determination and reliability

Temporary employment in accordance with the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz and remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states depending on qualifications and activities up to TV-L ¾ E13. The possibility of a doctorate is given.

People with severe disabilities are given preference if they are equally qualified.

The LZH emphasises professional gender equality.

Please send your application stating the job ID 71947 to:

Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.
Dr. Andreas Wienke
Hollerithallee 8
30419 Hannover
Tel.: 0511-2788-261
E-Mail: bewerbung@lzh.de

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