15 English-speaking jobs in Jena

Senior Backend Engineer will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software in a collaborative environment. Experience with JVM languages, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies is required.

The Chair of Anglophone Literatures in a Global Environment seeks a PhD candidate to work on a research project in global Anglophone literatures. Responsibilities include conducting research, teaching one seminar per semester, and supporting the Chair with administrative tasks.

Develops and implements long-term strategic vision for microscopy business in Life Sciences and Pharma. Guides strategy, manages implementation, and leads strategic projects.

A postdoctoral researcher is sought to advance MINFLUX microscopy for microbial research. The successful candidate will optimize MINFLUX microscopy for biomembrane research and apply it to projects within the Cluster of Excellence “Balance of the Microverse”. Responsibilities include performing experiments, analyzing results, writing publications, presenting findings, and collaborating with other researchers.

Wave Optics Design Expert sought for research and development of HOEs and metasurfaces for optical displays and automotive LiDAR. Requires PhD in Optics and experience designing HOE or metasurface devices. Proficiency in optical design/simulation tools is essential.

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to characterize a cultivated parasitic bacterium and its host from groundwater. The position involves maintaining the host-parasite system, conducting experiments, analyzing multi omics data, and contributing to publications.

PhD student (scientific employee) position available at the Astrophysical Institute and University Observatory. The position is part-time (50%, 20 hours per week) for three years. The successful candidate will conduct research in observational astrophysics, participate in observations, and contribute to publications.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Antifungal Natural Product Discovery will conduct high-throughput experiments, analyze project results, and contribute to publications. The position requires a PhD in a relevant field, experience with co-cultivation and microscopy, and a strong background in natural product discovery.

Doctoral Researcher in Organic Chemistry will conduct laboratory experiments, analyze data, and contribute to a research project focused on developing novel synthetic methods for peptide modification.

Huawei's Kepler Research Center in Jena seeks an Optics Research Intern to design optical systems and freeform mirrors for optical display and picture generation units. The intern will track advanced technologies, perform research and design work, and collaborate with team members.

Innovation Engineer will conduct technology scouting, assess innovation potential, develop prototypes, and collaborate with internal and external teams. Requires a degree in a relevant field, experience in optical system development, and knowledge of optical design and experimental setup.

Drive sales and manage customer relationships in the construction, mobility, and industry sectors. Manage and grow customer platforms, focusing on high-potential customers. Promote Berner as a premium brand and handle objections, delivery, and quality claims. Analyze sales area KPIs and report to superiors. Collaborate with the sales team to achieve performance targets.

AFS GmbH is seeking Bachelor and Master students in photonics engineering or applied physics for internship opportunities within the Phortify program. Internships include thesis projects and involve hands-on experience in laser technology research.

Research assistant position in Gravitational-Wave Theory and Numerical Relativity at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The successful candidate will conduct original research and contribute to the group's scientific program.

Expert Researcher will perform research and design work in mobile phone imaging lenses and optical architectures. Responsibilities include full design cycle of optical systems, analysis of designs, integration of optical development infrastructure, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.