Head of the Research Group '3D Photonic Integration'

Head of the Research Group '3D Photonic Integration'

Einleitung

Do you want to advance high-resolution 3D micro- and nanofabrication and turn it into innovative devices - with your own group, a long-term perspective and short paths to industry? Then join us in shaping the next generation of three-dimensional photonic and high-frequency devices.

Aufgaben

You will establish and lead a research group focusing on additive 3D micro- and nanofabrication. The technological focus is on high-resolution 3D printing, in particular multi-photon lithography and multi-material printing, including metallic materials. Applications cover areas of microsystems technology in which three-dimensional freeform structures play a key role, in particular photonics and integrated optics as well as millimeter-wave and THz technology. The group complements the existing expertise of the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT) in additive nanofabrication and in optics & photonics, and makes use of the infrastructure of the Karlsruhe Center for Optics and Photonics (KCOP). The aim is to span the entire arc from fundamental research to application-oriented demonstrators of scalable devices and technology transfer to industry.
Your responsibilities include:

• Building up and leading the group, and developing and implementing an independent, internationally visible research agenda.
• Providing scientific and technical advice to institute members on multi-photon lithography and multi-material printing.
• Contributing to ongoing research projects (3DMM2O, HYPERION).
• Developing new technological approaches and device concepts, including device design by electromagnetic field simulation and ray optics, experimental characterization, and the development of scalable replication techniques (nanoimprint, elastomer molding).
• Acquiring third-party funding (e.g., DFG, BMFTR, EU/EIC), building collaborations with industrial partners, technology transfer, and project management.
• Supervising doctoral researchers, postdocs and students.
• Publishing research results in leading international journals and presenting them at scientific conferences.

Profil

• Completed doctorate in electrical engineering, microsystems technology, physics, optics & photonics, materials science or a related field.
• Several years of post-doctoral professional experience - in academic research or industrial R&D - in micro- and nanotechnology (cleanroom, lithography, thin-film technology), ideally combined with expertise in high-resolution additive micro- and nanofabrication, as well as sound knowledge of optics & photonics and/or millimeter-wave and THz technology.
• Experience with simulation and design tools for electromagnetic field simulation (e.g., FDTD, FEM, CST) and ray optics (e.g., Zemax); knowledge of photonic-electronic assembly and packaging is an advantage.
• Experience with measurement techniques in photonics and millimeter-wave technology (vector network analysis, optical fiber coupling) and with replication techniques such as nanoimprint lithography or elastomer molding is desirable.
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding or in managing industrial R&D projects and budgets, as well as in project management.
• Ideally, a proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and at relevant conferences, patents, or developments transferred into products.
• Excellent written and spoken English. German language skills are an advantage.
• Drive, initiative and the ability to work independently as a scientist and to strategically plan and autonomously implement a research agenda.
• Conceptual and analytical thinking.
• Proven leadership experience with a cooperative, appreciative leadership style, as well as teaching skills.
• Strong communication skills and intercultural competence.

Standort: Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Deutschland

Arbeitgeber: Institut für Mikrostrukturtechnik (IMT)

Arbeitszeit: Vollzeit

Kategorie: Wissenschaft

Vergütung: 72000 bis 77000 EUR brutto pro Jahr

Ansprechperson: Frau, Bärbel, Gätcke, Personalbetreuung 1 (PSE-BE1), +49 721 608-25010

Bewerbung und Rückfragen per E-Mail: baerbel.gaetcke@kit.edu

Benefits

• Exzellente Forschungsbedingungen & modernste Infrastruktur:

  Profitieren Sie von einem einzigartigen Umfeld, das Universität und Großforschung verbindet, und erhalten Zugang zu hochmoderner Ausstattung und interdisziplinären Projekten. Dieses Umfeld ermöglicht Ihnen sowohl Grundlagenforschung als auch anwendungsorientierte Forschung auf höchstem Niveau.

• Flexible Arbeitszeitgestaltung:

  Nutzen Sie Gleitzeit, mobiles Arbeiten und 30 Tage Urlaub für eine optimale Work-Life-Balance.

• Internationale Vernetzung:

  Sie arbeiten in einem globalen Netzwerk, das internationale Kooperationen und englischsprachige wissenschaftliche Kommunikation umfasst. Das KIT fördert den Austausch mit führenden Forschungseinrichtungen und Industriepartnern weltweit.

• Karriere und Entwicklung:

  Wir unterstützen Sie mit einer strukturierten Einarbeitung, vielfältigen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und individueller Förderung. So stärken wir Ihr persönliches Wachstum.