Research Associate - Optical Metrology | Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d) - Optische Messtechnik

Universität Rostock Zentr.UniVerwaltung Land MV

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
Published Aug 7, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The University of Rostock is seeking a Research Associate in Optical Metrology to join their Institute of General Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, and Photonic Systems. This role involves contributing to a cutting-edge maritime research project focused on developing and implementing an imaging optical measurement system. You will be responsible for realizing a complete measurement system, including pulsed laser illumination, optical signal pre-processing, smart camera systems for image acquisition, and intelligent image data analysis using both classical and AI-supported algorithms. The position offers the opportunity to apply this technology for flow measurements in lab settings, on innovative ship models, and in real maritime environments. You will collaborate closely with industrial and academic partners, supervise student work, and publish/present research findings. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about optical measurement, real-time systems, and contributing to innovative maritime technology.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Diplom, Master, or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable technical field, preferably with good results.

Experience

  • Professional experience in optical metrology, signal processing, and/or image processing (AI-based) is desirable.
  • Experience in embedded systems or image processing is ideal.
  • Experience in efficient and timely project execution is desirable.

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Minimum physical fitness for installation and execution of experiments in the project partner's towing tank and for adjusting optical elements. The position is limited until July 31, 2028, with the aim of continued employment. Opportunity for doctoral studies (Promotion).