The Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) is a leading institute in the field of applied laser research. Approximately 250 employees carry out basic and applied research and develop solutions for industry. The Photonic Materials Group of our Optical Components Department invites applications for a

Student (m/w/d) for a project, internship, or master’s thesis in the field of optical characterization
Physics, optical technologies, nanotechnology, mechanical engineering or similar
(Job-ID: 71915)

The Photonic Materials group works with deposition and measurement processes for optical thin film applications, focusing on improving or expanding existing processes and developing new methods. One area of crucial importance to laser applications is the testing and certification of optics at a given laser power which is conventionally this is determined through destructive testing. A method which has shown promise as an alternative attempting to predict the impending damage by measuring the changes in absorption at high intensities using femtosecond pulses. In the process of our research and development we are offering a position of student assistant in the areas of optical characterization and nonlinear optics. The topic offers the ability to conduct a thesis. The start of employment is flexible, though an earlier start is desired. Priority is given to ensuring a longer-term position.

Main tasks:

• Organizing and conducting experiments on existing experimental setups
• Improving, or implementing changes to both the physical setup and backend programing
• Evaluation of the experimental data
• Building of new experimental setups

Working environment:
At the LZH you will find an attract working environment in the research group photonic materials.  We offer you:

• An interdisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and specialists.
• Cooperation on current research
• A close cooperation with various partners from industry and research who will help you to develop and implement your ideas.
• Targeted training to promote your individual strengths and to develop core competencies.

Job requirements:

• A completed bachelor’s degree or equivalent (physics, optical technologies, mechanical engineering, nanotechnology).
• Experience with optics or optical systems is advantageous.
• A basic understanding of programming, preferably in python
• An interest in practical and experimental work
• A sense of responsibility and reliability
• Creativity and team spirit.

Start Date

• As soon as possible.

Severely disabled applicants with equal qualification will be given particular consideration.
The LZH emphasizes gender equality.

Please send your application stating the Job-ID 71915 to:
Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.
Marco Jupé
Hollerithallee 8
30419 Hannover
Tel.: +49 (0)511-2788-254
E-Mail: bewerbung@lzh.de

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