innoFSPEC Potsdam, located at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) invites applications for aPostdoctoral researcher for the design and characterization of multi-telescope interferometric beam combiners for stellar interferometry
Overview innoFSPEC Potsdam is an Excellence Center for research and innovation created as a joint venture between the Leibniz-Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) and the University of Potsdam (UP). The head office of the center is based at the AIP in Potsdam-Babelsberg, at the southwestern border of the Berlin metropolitan region.Your tasks • Design and characterization of arrays of coupled waveguides for near-infrared, multi-telescope (≥6) beam combination in stellar interferometry • Theoretical and experimental evaluation of techniques for the achromatization of inter-waveguide evanescent coupling • Development of working prototypes of integrated optics beam combiners in collaboration with third party photonic manufacturersYour profile • PhD degree in Physics, Optical Engineering or Astronomy • Experience in experimental and theoretical micro-optics and photonics • Good programming skills (e.g. C++, MATLAB and/or LabView) • Good general ICT skills (e.g. standard Office packages, Latex, Linux, Windows) • Hands-on experience in micro-optical design with commercial software (e.g. R-Soft) is desired • A background in optical interferometric techniques and / or development of astronomical instrumentation is a plus • Self-motivation, creativity, flexibility and the ability to work alone and in a team are highly appreciated
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