The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) is the national metrology institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with scientific and technical service tasks. It furthers progress and reliability in metrology for society, the economy and science.

With a starting date as soon as possible, Department 4.3, Quantum Optics and Unit of Length, is looking for a candidate to fill the following position at our Braunschweig site or in Hannover for a duration of three years:

Scientific collaborator possibly with a doctorate
in the field of physics, electrical engineering or a comparable subject

You will be given the opportunity to obtain a doctorate (if this applies). For doctoral candidates, the remuneration will be paid in accordance with Remuneration group 13 TVöD Bund (85 %).

Your tasks:
Within the scope of the QuantumFrontiers Cluster of Excellence, you will research new methods for the distribution of highly stable optical frequencies over optical fibers and over free-beam links for frequency comparisons of optical clocks. Your activities in Working Group 4.34 will include:

• Free-space optical transmission with relative uncertainties <10-18 using continuous-wave and mode-locked lasers
• Fiber-based optical frequency transmission with relative uncertainties <10-19 for international comparisons of optical clocks and applications in relativistic geodesy
• Design and characterization of optical measurement systems and electronic circuits to continuously improve the uncertainty budgets of the entire measurement system

Your profile:

• You have completed your university studies (Master’s or German Diplom) in physics, electrical engineering or a comparable subject and have obtained a degree (or possibly a doctorate) that is “good” or better.
• You have experimental experience in the field of laser optics.
• Knowledge of control or communications engineering would be an advantage.
• Ideally, you are familiar with FPGA programming.
• You have practical knowledge of measurement technology, data acquisition and data evaluation.
• You have a very good command of both spoken and written German and English.
• You are able to carry out goal-oriented scientific work independently; you also have strong experimental and organizational skills.
• You are a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• You are highly committed and have a high sense of responsibility.
• You are willing to travel within Germany and abroad within the scope of your assignment.
• You are willing and physically able to independently plan and perform field measurements and experiments at external sites.

We offer:

• A position at one of the world’s leading research institutions with an excellent infrastructure
• Outstanding national and international networking
• Remuneration in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Service covering federal employees (Tarifvertrag öffentlicher Dienst Bund – TVöD)
• Compatibility of work and family life (flexible working hours and part-time schemes)
• 30 days’ paid annual leave
• Various workplace health and wellness options
• Good transport connections (bus and bike), job ticket, free parking
• In-house daycare center and canteen

For further information on this position, please contact Department 4.3:
Dr. J. Kronjäger, phone: +49-531-592-4341, email: jochen.kronjaeger@ptb.de or
Dr. H. Schnatz, phone: +49-531-592-4300, email: harald.schnatz@ptb.de.

PTB promotes the professional equality of women and men and is thus especially interested in applications from women.
Disabled persons will be given priority if they have the same occupational aptitude.

Please use our online application form. Alternatively, you can send your application to the following postal address:

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
Referat “Personal”
Reference number 22-281-4
Bundesallee 100
38116 Braunschweig
Germany

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications sent via email.

Applications can be submitted from 25 April 2022 until 30 May 2022.