Master Thesis - Optical Interconnect between Ion Traps (f/m/div)

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Key responsibilities in your new role

• Simulation and Design: Utilize modern software to simulate the behavior of photonic interconnects, such as micro lenses and photonic wires, and apply this to guide your design
• Characterization: Measure the beam profile of the simulated and designed structures using our integrated photonic measurement setup after fabrication by our project partners
• Write a Master's Thesis: Summarize your findings in a thesis while examining the state of the art and comparing your results

This thesis has to be written in cooperation with a university.

__Further Information__
Type of employment: Temporary / Full-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Duration: max. 12 months

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

• Education: Pursuing a Master's degree in Photonics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field, with strong
  academic results
• Knowledge and Technical Skills: Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or similar, with knowledge of waveguides and optics as a plus
• Hands-on Experience: Basic competence in working in a lab environment, and preferred experience in simulation suites such as COMSOL and ANSYS Lumerical
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, independently structure research and writing processes, and a mindset motivated to explore new topics
• Teamwork: capable of working effectively in an international team
• Language Skills: Fluent in English, German is a plus

This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group D for master students (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2025.pdf).

Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Certificate of matriculation at a university
• Latest Transcript of records (not older than 6 months)
• Highest completed educational certificate (Matura certificate for Bachelor students, Bachelor certificate for Master students)
• Reference letter (optional)

Contact:
Simona Tafuri

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