Job Description
PhD Candidate Optical Data Transmission (d/m/f) - three-year contract
Regensburg, Germany

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

  • The topic of the dissertation: Investigation and optimization of III-V-semiconductor-based light sources for parallel short-range data communication
  • Characterization of the electro-optical properties of LED and laser structures, with particular emphasis on their suitability for optical data transmission
  • Formulation and experimental verification of hypotheses to improve the physical understanding of the obtained results
  • Development and implementation of new measurement stations as needed, particularly with regards to accessing higher frequency ranges
  • Close collaboration in experimental design and data analysis with simulation, epitaxy, process and chip development groups


What we look for


  • Successfully completed master’s degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, technical physics, or a comparable field
  • Sound theoretical knowledge in the field of high-frequency technology, ideally supplemented by some practical experience
  • Interest in semiconductor physics and optoelectronic components; existing knowledge is an advantage
  • Motivated by complex challenges at the cutting edge of current technological possibilities and willingness to continuously deepen the required expertise
  • Enjoys a significant amount of work in the laboratory
  • Proficiency in English required, German language skills beneficial


Please contact Daria Berezova for further information via DARIA.BEREZOVA@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +49 (941) 8501571.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.
Information at a Glance
Job ID:  22483
Posting Start Date:  1/27/26
Job Family:  General Functions
Career Level:  Early Professional (1-3 years)
Company:  ams-OSRAM International GmbH
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  On-Site
Job Shift:  Flex time
Employment Type:  Temporary
Department:  OS Analytics

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.