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Technische Universität Berlin

Faculty II - Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute for Physics and Astronomy

Research Assistant

part-time employment may be possible

Your responsibility

Project Work in a DFG-Funded Research Project:

  1. Design of InP-based lasers with lateral current injection and low power consumption
  2. Development of InP technology processes for fabrication of these lasers
  3. Research and development of high-frequency directly modulated DFB lasers with lateral current injection
  4. Complete characterization of the lasers
  5. Dissemination and project reporting

As part of the project work, there is an opportunity to pursue a doctoral dissertation, which is explicitly encouraged. The work is carried out in close collaboration with Fraunhofer HHI, providing access to their InP process line as well as their measurement equipment.

Your profile

  • Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom, or equivalent) in Physics with a focus on Photonics or Semiconductor Technology
  • Knowledge in the physics and application of semiconductor components such as lasers, SOAs and photodiodes
  • Knowledge in semiconductor processing technology and monolithic integration
  • Basic knowledge in waveguide- and laser simulation
  • Good command of English
  • Good knowledge of German required; willingness to acquire the missing language skills

How to apply

Please send your application with the reference number and the usual documents (single pdf file, max. 5 MB) only by email to Prof. Dr. Martin Schell at ifkp@physik.tu-berlin.de.

By submitting your application via email you consent to having your data electronically processed and saved. Please note that we do not provide a guaranty for the protection of your personal data when submitted as unprotected file. Please find our data protection notice acc. DSGVO (General Data Protection Regulation) at the TU staff department homepage: https://www.abt2-t.tu-berlin.de/menue/themen_a_z/datenschutzerklaerung/.

To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.

Facts

Number of employees ca. 7000
Category Research assistant
Location Germany, Berlin, Charlottenburg
Area of responsibility Academia and research, Research (academic)
Start date (earliest) 01.06.2026
Duration limited until 31/05/2029
Full/Part-time full-time; part-time employment may be possible
Remuneration Salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen
Homepage https://www.tu.berlin/en/physik

Requirements

Qualification Master, Diplom or equivalent
Field of study Physics

Contact

Reference number II-172/26
Contact person Prof. Dr. Martin Schell

Apply

Application deadline 15.05.2026
Reference number II-172/26
By email ifkp@physik.tu-berlin.de