Master's thesis (m/f/x) on optical coatings for microsystems

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. · Ulm

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Still open on 1 Nov

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Key facts

Pay: Thesis unpaid; student assistant paid by TVöD E05
Subject you study: Physics, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Microsystems Engineering, Nanotechnology

You will fabricate optical coating systems to improve the optical properties of vacuum cells using physical or chemical vapour deposition (PVD/CVD).
You will characterise the surface and optical properties of the fabricated coatings using tools such as reflectometry and atomic force microscopy.
You will simulate the optical behaviour of the coating systems numerically (FEM) and derive design parameters for their manufacture from these simulations.
You will document your results in your Master’s thesis and present them to the research group.

Student in Master degree program in the field of natural sciences (e.g. Physics, Materials Science) or engineering (e.g. Applied Physics, Microsystems Engineering, Nanotechnology) or other relevant degree programmes.
Enthusiasm for and experience in practical laboratory work
Basic knowledge of optics
Basic knowledge of microtechnology
Willingness to learn numerical simulation methods (FEM); some experience with simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, Python) would be an advantage
Basic programming experience (Python or MATLAB) for data analysis and simulation control

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

You will fabricate optical coating systems to improve the optical properties of vacuum cells using physical or chemical vapour deposition (PVD/CVD).
You will characterise the surface and optical properties of the fabricated coatings using tools such as reflectometry and atomic force microscopy.
You will simulate the optical behaviour of the coating systems numerically (FEM) and derive design parameters for their manufacture from these simulations.
You will document your results in your Master’s thesis and present them to the research group.

Student in Master degree program in the field of natural sciences (e.g. Physics, Materials Science) or engineering (e.g. Applied Physics, Microsystems Engineering, Nanotechnology) or other relevant degree programmes.
Enthusiasm for and experience in practical laboratory work
Basic knowledge of optics
Basic knowledge of microtechnology
Willingness to learn numerical simulation methods (FEM); some experience with simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, Python) would be an advantage
Basic programming experience (Python or MATLAB) for data analysis and simulation control

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.