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, the researchers at Fraunhofer IAF are working on highly sensitive infrared and UV photodetectors based on group III-V semiconductors and on active laser sources and systems based on semiconductor lasers. This allows extremely low-noise cryogenic detectors and broadband and high-performance lasers to be realized at room temperature, also as a photonic-integrated system.

Acquiring and coordinating future-oriented (inter-)national research and development projects in the field of “photodetectors, lasers and laser systems” for applications in infrared or laser applications UV wavelength range. You work closely with the scientific departments, the “Marketing & Communication” and the Business Development department. Strategic orientation and further development: In your leading position, the strategy of the ''Optoelektronik'' business unit focuses on future-oriented and sustainable research topics and develop new business models for the photodetectors, lasers and photonic systems of Fraunhofer IAF. Acquisition of research projects: You identify and acquire new research projects of public and industrial clients and are driving the development and development of networks at (inter-)national level. Project management: You lead research projects, coordinate larger joint projects and lead the project work in the fields of photodetector systems, active lasers and laser systems – Calculating project costs and planning, controlling and monitoring the projects predictively, timely and efficient.

Academic background: You will have a completed academic degree (Diplom/Master) in physics, electrical engineering or a comparable discipline, ideally with doctorate. Expertise: You have expertise and professional experience in optoelectronics as well as work with photodetectors or lasers. Networking: You have already been involved in public and industrial research projects and have a large network/contacts to industrial, public and university partners. Project management: You have practice in planning, coordination and management of projects and meet customers and project teams with the necessary fingertips. Business trips: You have class B's driving screams and are ready to take business trips. Communication Security: You bring negotiation skills and experience in conflict management. In addition, your German or English is very good (word and writing).

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. .