Research Scientist (m/w/x) AI-Driven Transformation of Optical System Development
- LocationOberkochen; Jena
- Work typeNot stated
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted10 November 2026
- SourceZeiss Group's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 10 days ago; still listed on Zeiss Group's careers page 13 min ago.
At a glance
- EducationPhD
- Skills and toolsMachine learning, Python, C++, MATLAB
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About the role
Your Role
You are passionate about cutting-edge research and motivated to shape the next generation of optical system development? In this role, you will make a key contribution to transforming classical engineering approaches into modern model-, data-, and AI-driven workflows. You will be part of a highly innovative team within the ZEISS Innovation Ecosystem, working closely with internal and external partners to develop forward-thinking methods, tools, and processes for holistic system design.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and implement AI-driven workflows for optical system design
- Combine modeling, simulation, data analytics, and machine learning to enable efficient
- design processes
- Contribute to modern software and toolchains for advanced system development
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and partners across the ZEISS Innovation
- Ecosystem
- Support holistic system design from physical modeling to data-driven decision-making
- Transfer cutting-edge research results into industrial applications
Your Profile
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong background in at least one of the following areas: optics, simulation, machine
- learning, or scientific computing
- Experience in software development (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
- Interest in interdisciplinary challenges and complex systems
- Structured and independent working style combined with strong teamwork skills
- Excellent analytical thinking and enthusiasm for innovation
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Friederike Kirklar-Harms, Selina Riccio
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