Postdoctoral researcher

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Archive Date: 
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Research Laboratory
Institution/Company: 
Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam (AIP)
City: 
Potsdam
State/Province: 
Country: 
Germany
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

innoFSPEC Potsdam, located at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) invites applications for a
Postdoctoral 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 manufacturers
Your 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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Included Benefits: 

Medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, maternity leave, family-friendly environment

Application Deadline: 
Friday, September 30, 2016
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Attention To: 
Dr. Stefano Minardi
Title: 
Dr.
Institution/Company: 
Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam (AIP)
Street Line 1: 
An der Sternwarte 16
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City: 
Potsdam
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Zip/Postal Code: 
14482
Country: 
Germany
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