13 English-speaking jobs in Jena

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) and the Cluster of Excellence ‘Balance of the Microverse’ are seeking Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers to commence in 2026. Successful candidates will have a Master’s degree or PhD in Natural or Life Sciences and a strong interest in microbial communication research.

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.

Develop and implement solutions for information extraction from 3D CAD data, focusing on matching components with suitable manufacturing machines. Collaborate in projects, publish results, and supervise student work.

Develop software tools for data management within a research environment. Focus on semantic web technologies, data documentation, and user-friendly data collection tools. Collaborate on projects, publish results, and mentor students. Requires a relevant master's degree, programming experience (Java, Python, JavaScript), and backend development expertise.

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.

Provide customer service support to clients in the travel industry. Assist with travel planning, reservations, and inquiries.

PhD Position in Experimental Research on Exoplanet Atmospheres. The position is part-time (75%) and available within the framework of a DFG project. Responsibilities include learning and applying experimental techniques, presenting results at conferences, and publishing findings in journals. A Master's degree in experimental physics or chemistry, excellent English skills, and an interest in exoplanet atmospheres are required.

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.

A Postdoctoral Researcher is sought to lead a project investigating the intersection of hematopoietic stem cell homeostasis and long-term immunity. The role involves designing and performing experiments using animal models and human cells, analyzing data, and collaborating within a research team.

Postdoctoral Researcher in trait-based community ecology and modelling will develop a research agenda based on a DFG-funded project. Responsibilities include conducting empirical analyses, running mechanistic simulation models, and publishing research findings. PhD in biology, ecology, or a similar discipline is required, along with proficiency in a programming language (e.g., R) and strong quantitative and statistical expertise.

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.

Student assistant will develop a demonstrator for swarm-based optical manufacturing. Tasks include developing systems for phase-measuring deflectometry, integrating sensors, actuators, and robotics, and developing software for sequence control and analysis.