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Technische Universität Berlin

Faculty IV - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Institute of High-Frequency and Semiconductor System Technologies / Radio-Frequency Technologies - Photonics

Research Assistant

part-time employment may be possible

Your responsibility

  • Research within the DFG project PLASMODICS and own research in the field under the
    direction of the chair
    There is the possibility of a doctorate.

Your profile

  • Successfully completed scientific university studies (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in electrical engineering, optics/photonics, physics or a closely related subject area
  • Good knowledge of German and/or English is required; willingness to acquire the missing language skills
  • Strong motivation and independence is advantageous
  • Ability to work in a team is advantageous

Experience in one of the following qualifications:

  • Experience with photonic integrated circuits design, fabrication and testing, including RF/optical simulation and layout software (e.g. Lumerical, Tidy3D, CST Microwave Studio, COMSOL, Lumerical, Synopsys Optodesigner, Gdsfactory, or similar)
  • Experimental work on RF-photonics and/or optical communication systems
  • Familiarity with in numerical simulations (e.g. in Python, Octave, Matlab, or similar)
  • Experience with microwave engineering and/or antenna design, including electromagnetic simulation tools (CST, Microwave Studio, HFSS, or similar)

How to apply

Please send your application (preferably in English) indicating the reference number only via email (compiled into a single PDF file, max. 5 MB) to Prof. Dr. Maurizio Burla (burla@tu-berlin.de).
Required application material:

  1. One-page motivation letter, stating why you want to apply for this position and to join the group
  2. Detailed CV (resume) with a publication list
  3. Academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education, including individual exam marks (and, if applicable, an explanation about the equivalence to the German academic grading system)
  4. Details and contact of at least two academic referees that know you well (please feel free to include recommendation letters, in case you already have them)

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) Earliest possible
Duration for 3 years
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/hft

Requirements

Qualification Master, Diplom or equivalent
Field of study Electrical engineering, Physics, optics/photonics

Contact

Reference number IV-192/26
Contact person Prof. Dr. Maurizio Burla

Apply

Application deadline 03.07.2026
Reference number IV-192/26
By email burla@tu-berlin.de