92725: Natural scientist, engineer or similiar (f/m/x) - Fiber-optic underwater sensing networks

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts,Sonstiges

Job description:

Join Our Team!

Are you a skilled natural scientist or engineer passionate about leveraging advanced technologies to enhance maritime security? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? We're seeking a talented and motivated scientist to join our innovative research team. 

Dive into an exciting opportunity where you will deploy cutting-edge distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) networks and optimize corresponding methodologies, revolutionizing how we monitor and secure our critical maritime infrastructures. As a vital part of our team, you'll apply your expertise in fiber-optic sensing to extract valuable insights from sensor data based on pattern-recognition and machine learning to minimize risks for our vulnerable critical infrastructures at sea and coasts.

If you're ready to pioneer breakthroughs in maritime security using innovative methods and advanced technology and you want your work having a real-world impact, seize this opportunity and advance your career in a team-oriented environment and an excellent work atmosphere in a forward-thinking organization!

Perhaps you are also thinking about pursuing a PhD? At DLR, we will also support your academic journey!

Your mission:

• planning, deployment and operation of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) networks in different test environments at land and underwater
• processing and analysis of acquired data, development of routines to extract the information from fiber optic sensor networks based on signal processing methods
• planning, execution, and analysis of measurement campaigns and field tests to investigate the measurement method’s potential to increase the security status of critical maritime infrastructures
• integration into the institute’s situational awareness system
• publication of your research results in scientific journals and at conferences

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.