Scientist optical 3D sensing techniques

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This position is part of the Marie-Curie Doctoral Network (EU MSCA project Mobile and Optical Networks for 6G (MONET-6G)):

• You will explore novel optical 3D sensing techniques using multicore fiber (MCF) for 6G. This includes:
• Design and implement an optical 3D sensing unit using multicore fiber (MCF) with improved frame rate and resolution.
• Adapt existing LiDAR prototypes to employ multicore fiber and spatial division multiplexing for applications such as autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs).
• Develop optical 3D sensing in MCF, including adapting existing systems and developing the necessary optics.
• Develop real-time MIMO DSP algorithms (implementable on FPGA) for crosstalk mitigation in the multicore fiber.

What you contribute

• Outstanding scientific Master's degree in electrical, electronics, telecommunications, photonics, microwaves engineering, physics or similar
• Knowledge of simulation tools for transmission systems, digital signal processing; experience in MATLAB/Python.
• Theoretical and experimental knowledge of optical and electrical transmission and sensing systems
• Professional commitment
• Team spirit, ability to work independently and autonomously
• Previous publication experience is an advantage

What we offer

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
• 30 vacation days
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location
• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Support if you wish to do a doctorate
• Opportunities to work from home
• Extensive training-, health- and sports offers
• Various employee discounts
• Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities, etc.)

The position is initially limited to 3 years. An extension is explicitly desired.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable - for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

Herr Prof. Dr. Volker Jungnickel
E-Mail: [email protected]
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

Requisition Number: 84551 Application Deadline: 10/31/2026

Herr Prof. Dr. Volker Jungnickel
E-Mail: [email protected]