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Research Associate in the Additive Manufacturing Research Group at FAU 2026

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Your tasks

  • Independent research aimed at influencing laser processes through diffractive beam shaping
  • Establishing and deepening international and interdisciplinary collaborations with companies, universities, research institutions, and associations
  • Publishing scientific results
  • Growing with our team through diverse challenges
  • Initiating new research projects with government funding
  • Active participation in the education of students, e.g., through teaching support or supervision of student projects

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Summary

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Benefits

  • Regular step increases and rising salary according to the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L) or remuneration according to BayBesG as well as an additional annual special payment
  • 30 days of vacation entitlement per calendar year for a five-day work week, with additional days off on December 24th and 31st.
  • Company pension schemes and employee savings plans
  • Intensive support during the academic qualification phase
  • Promotion in a structured program
  • Systematic career development at the graduate center
  • Comprehensive training by a dedicated team
  • Joint activities within the team
  • Discounted food and drink options in our cafeterias
  • Workplaces within walking distance of public transport
  • Flexible working time arrangements
  • Diverse training and further education opportunities

Requirements

  • Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a comparable field of study
  • Experience in optics or programming is highly advantageous
  • Willingness to pursue personal and professional development through a doctoral program (Dr.-Ing.) within the SAOT as a doctoral researcher
  • Exceptional commitment and initiative; ability to work on an interdisciplinary project
  • Independent and self-reliant work style
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to travel, e.g., to project meetings or conferences
  • Excellent English skills, basic German skills
  • Interest in expanding the research group

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

April 2, 2026

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the FAU webpage.

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