Business Unit Management Optoelectronics (m/f/d)

The Fraunhofer Society is one of the world's leading organisations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop groundbreaking technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. You know, who comes to Fraunhofer wants and can change something. For yourself, for us and the markets of today and tomorrow. INNOVATIONS COMPONENTS WITH UNS At the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF we know our technologies like our Western Bag. As one of the few scientific institutions worldwide, we are researching along the entire semiconductor value chain and customized synthetic diamonds. Whether high-frequency circuits for communication technology, voltage converter modules for electromobility, laser systems for measurement methods or novel hardware and software for quantum computers and quantum sensors: We develop tomorrow's technology from a single source for a sustainable and secure society. In the ''Optoelectronics'' business segment, our scientists work on highly sensitive infrared and UV photodetectors as well as on laser sources and systems based on III-V semiconductors. Our goal: technologies that set new standards. These include extremely low-noise, cryogenic detectors as well as broadband, powerful lasers that are already working reliably at room temperature – also as a photonic-integrated system.

As a management panel of the ''Optoelectronics'' business segment, you take over the program management of currently around 15 scientific project leaders from different disciplines for our pioneering (inter)national research and development projects in the field of ''photodetectors, lasers and laser systems'' for applications in infrared and/or UV wavelength range. You work closely with the scientific departments, the Marketing & Communication and Business Development staff. Your tasks at a glance: Strategic orientation and further development: You continue to shape the long-term strategy of the “Optoelectronics” business segment and provide inspiration for future-oriented and sustainable research topics. You will also develop new business models for photodetectors, lasers and photonic systems. Acquisition of research projects: With the support of your scientific project leaders, you identify and acquire new research projects of public and industrial clients. At the same time, you will continuously expand your scientific and industrial network and strengthen the position of the business field in the (inter)national environment. Project coordination: You coordinate larger joint projects, ensure good coordination of resources across projects and support the project leaders as an interlocutor in the indoor and outdoor areas.

Academic background: You have a completed academic degree (Diplom/Master) in physics, material sciences, microsystem technology or a comparable discipline, ideally with doctoral studies. Expertise: You bring expertise and professional experience in optoelectronics, for example in the development of photodetectors, lasers or photonic integrated circuits. Networking: You have already been responsible for the acquisition of public or industrial research projects and have contacts with industrial, public and university partners. Project coordination: You have practical experience in the planning, coordination and management of research projects and perform confidently and professionally to customers and project teams. Service travel: You have a class B licence and are ready to make business trips. The expected readiness to travel is at least 10–15 %. Communication security: You bring negotiation skills and understand how to find sustainable solutions even in challenging situations with enforcing power and fingertip feeling. In addition, you have knowledge of German and English.

Modern and international work environment: Work in a modern and international working environment with space for independent work and creative design. Comprehensive development possibilities: Unfold your potential with a variety of professional and personal training opportunities. Various additional services: Profit You will benefit from our additional services such as an occupational pension scheme (VBL), a discounted German ticket, corporate benefits and health services such as Pilates. Flexible working time models: Enjoy the freedom to make your working hours flexible, with the ability to work up to 40% on the mobile. Family-friendly workplace: Take advantage of our family-friendly offers, including kita courses at the ''Junikäfer'' children's day care facility in Freiburg, a co-child office and consulting services for home and eldercare. Attractive transport: Use our free car park with e-load stations. A Frelo station (bike rental system) and a bus stop are also located directly at the institute. .