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Working at the ILM enables maximum personal responsibility and creative freedom in any position. Students who are working on their final or doctoral theses at the ILM experience this early on and

often continue their career at the institute. In addition, we are also pleased to welcome by external personnel enrichment.

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Head of department (m,w,d) applied photonics

The ILM is a business-oriented research institution of the Innovation Alliance Baden-Württemberg (innBW). In orders from industry and in funded projects, topics of applied photonics from the fields of medical technology, in-vitro diagnostics, light propagation in scattering media and optical metrology are worked on. To expand our business areas in the field of applied photonics we are looking for a department head. You will be responsible for the strategic development of your department as well as the acquisition, implementation and management of nationally and internationally oriented research contracts in your field. You actively shape your area, build it up and contribute ideas to the development of the institute, also across departments. You particularly enjoy entrepreneurial co-responsibility and strategic design.

Information about the institute can be found on our website: www.ilm-ulm.de.

To be filled at the earliest possible date is a


Head of Department (m,f,d) applied photonics
for experimental as well as theoretical work in the field of applied photonics.

  •     You will lead and develop a team of highly qualified, motivated and experienced scientists. You will be supported by experienced department heads.
  •     Through your cooperative and situational leadership style, you will create the optimal conditions for your team to work effectively and for your customers to receive high-quality services.
  •     You will be responsible for the professional and economic development of the department - you will actively seek and exploit business opportunities and be responsible for the successful delivery of 
        services to existing and new customers.
  •     Together with your team, you will expand your expertise in order to occupy a top position in the international arena.

Your profile:

  •     University degree and doctorate in engineering, physics, mathematics or computer science.
  •     Excellent knowledge in the field of theoretical and experimental optics
  •     Publications in renowned journals
  •     Experience in third-party funding acquisition (public and industrial projects)
  •     Very good English language skills, both written and spoken

We offer:

  •     Versatile and challenging work at the interface of science and industry
  •     Attractive performance-related pay
  •     Wide scope for creativity
  •     Leadership and development of an interdisciplinary team and working with creative and competent colleagues
  •     Possibility of habilitation
  •     No teaching obligations
  •     Permanent position

The ILM also encourages individuals with disabilities to apply.

Sending your complete application materials is requested by email with the subject line "Application Department Head Division IV" as PDF file(s) to bewerbungen@ilm-ulm.de.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Alwin Kienle or Mr. Hack.

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Physicist/ Engineer/ Research Assistant (m/f/d) (PhD students)

The ILM is a business-oriented research institution of the Innovation Alliance Baden-Württemberg (innBW). In orders from industry and funded projects, topics of applied photonics from the fields of health, analytics and technology are worked on. The department "Quantitative Imaging and Sensor Technology" of the ILM deals both theoretically and experimentally with the interaction of light with scattering media on the nano-, micro-, meso- and macroscopic scale. Applications range from medical diagnosis or therapy, process control for example of food, pharmaceutical products or technical materials to the investigation of microscopic image formation or computer-aided image synthesis.
For further information please visit our website: https://www.ilm-ulm.de/ueber-uns/organisation/quantitative-bildgebung-und-sensorik.html

Several positions are available to fill as soon as possible.

Areas of responsibility:

  •     Physics-based rendering in the field of autonomous driving
  •     Monte Carlo simulations for the solution of the radiative transfer equation
  •     Numerical methods for the solution of Maxwell's equations
  •     Structured illumination for the investigation of biological and technical media
  •     Non-invasive optical determination of vital parameters

to be filled. The positions are initially limited to 3 years (with the possibility of deferral).

Your profile:

  •     completed university studies in engineering, computer or natural sciences
  •     Sound programming skills (Python/MATLAB, C++)
  •     Ability to work independently, a high degree of initiative and reliability as well as organizational skills
  •     Good knowledge of German and English

We offer:

  •     Versatile and challenging work at the interface of science and business
  •     Attractive performance-related pay (pay group 13 TV-L, 75 % -100 % of the collectively agreed working hours)
  •     Interdisciplinary and creative work in a team
  •     No teaching obligations
  •     Option for permanent position

The ILM also encourages people with disabilities to apply.

Please send your complete application documents by e-mail with the subject "Application PhD student" as PDF file(s) to bewerbungen@ilm-ulm.de.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Alwin Kienle by e-mail (alwin.kienle@ilm-ulm.de) or by phone (0731) 142 9224.

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Alwin Kienle

Head of Materials Optics & Imaging

Tel: +49 (0)731 / 1429 224

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) für das Aufgabengebiet Plasmatechnologie

Das ILM ist eine wirtschaftsnahe Forschungseinrichtung der Innovationsallianz Baden-Württemberg (innBW). In Aufträgen aus der Industrie und Förderprojekten werden Themen der angewandten Photonik aus den Bereichen Gesundheit, Analytik und Technik bearbeitet.

Zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt ist die Stelle eines Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiters (m/w/d) für das Aufgabengebiet Plasmatechnologie zu besetzen.

Ihre Aufgaben:

  • Entwicklung und Optimierung von plasmabasierten Verfahren und Anlagen für medizinische Anwendungen, insbesondere angewandte Photonik
  • Durchführung von experimentellen Untersuchungen und Simulationen zur Charakterisierung von Plasmen
  • Analyse und Bewertung von Plasmaprozessen hinsichtlich Effizienz, Qualität und Sicherheit
  • Mitarbeit an interdisziplinären Forschungsprojekten mit nationalen und internationalen Partnern
  • Präsentation und Publikation der Forschungsergebnisse auf Konferenzen, Messen, in Medien und in peer-reviewed Journals


Ihr Profil:

  • Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium der Physik oder Elektrotechnik oder vergleichbare Qualifikation
  • Erfahrung im Bereich Plasmatechnologie oder verwandten Gebieten
  • Hohe Motivation, Kreativität und Teamfähigkeit
  • Sehr gute Deutsch- (mind. C1) ­und Englischkenntnisse


Wir bieten:

  • Eine spannende und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einem innovativen Forschungsfeld, das sich an den Megatrends der Gesellschaft orientiert
  • Sie haben die Möglichkeit, Ihre Ideen einzubringen und umzusetzen. Sie profitieren von einem attraktiven Arbeitsumfeld mit moderner Ausstattung.
  • Ein kollegiales und inspirierendes Team
  • Hohe Motivation, Kreativität und Teamfähigkeit
  • Möglichkeit der Promotion
  • Sehr gute persönliche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten in Richtung Vertiefung der fachlichen Expertise, Habilitation oder Führungsverantwortung z.B. durch Aufbau einer Gruppe 
  • Eine attraktive Vergütung nach dem TV-L

Das ILM ermuntert auch Menschen mit Behinderungen, sich zu bewerben.

Die Zusendung Ihrer vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen bis zum 01.07.2023 wird erbeten an: Institut für Lasertechnologien in der Medizin und Meßtechnik an der Universität Ulm, Herrn Hack, Helmholtzstraße 12, 89081 Ulm per E‑Mail mit dem Betreff „Bewerbung Plasmatechnik“ als PDF-Datei(en) an bewerbungen(at)ilm-ulm.de.

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Group leader (m,w,d) for work areas in the environment of the departmental alignment

The ILM is a business-oriented research institution of the Innovation Alliance Baden-Württemberg (innBW). In orders from industry and in funded projects, topics of applied photonics from the fields of health, analytics and technology are worked on. The department "Quantitative Imaging and Sensor Technology" of the ILM deals both theoretically and experimentally with the interaction of light with scattering media. Applications range from medical diagnosis or therapy, process control, for example of food, pharmaceutical products or technical materials, to the investigation of microscopic image formation or computer-aided image synthesis.

For further information please visit our website: https://www.ilm-ulm.de/ueber-uns/organisation/quantitative-bildgebung-und-sensorik.html

For the next possible date a Group leader (m,w,d) for work areas in the environment of the departmental orientation, e.g.

  •     Structured illumination for the investigation of biological and technical media
  •     3D topography of scattering objects
  •     Optical diffuse spectroscopy for medical and technical applications
  •     Photoacoustic imaging of scattering media

To be filled.

Your profile:

  •     University degree and doctorate in engineering or natural sciences.
  •     Excellent knowledge in the field of theoretical and experimental optics
  •     Publications in renowned journals
  •     Experience in third-party funding acquisition (public and industrial projects)
  •     Very good English language skills, both written and spoken

We offer:

  •     Versatile and challenging work at the interface of science and industry
  •     Attractive performance-related pay
  •     Wide scope for creativity
  •     Interdisciplinary and creative work in a team
  •     Possibility of habilitation
  •     No teaching obligations
  •     Permanent position

The ILM also encourages people with disabilities to apply.

Sending your complete application materials is requested by email with the subject line "Application Group Leader Division II" as PDF file(s) to bewerbungen@ilm-ulm.de.

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Alwin Kienle

Head of Materials Optics & Imaging

Tel: +49 (0)731 / 1429 224