Jena: Internship for Innovative Concepts in Microscopy (f/m/x)

With us, you have the opportunity to perfectly combine your studies with practical experience while actively contributing to exciting projects. This allows you to gain valuable skills, expand your network, and grow both professionally and personally.

Your role

We are seeking a passionate and talented student who wants to make an impact by shaping next-generation products at ZEISS. Together with a team of students, scientists and research engineers, you will design, implement, and evaluate an innovative light microscope. You will assist in building a microscope, adjusting components, operating a scientific camera, and measuring samples systematically. The focus is on the design and construction of an optical subcomponent.

What we offer:

• The possibility to learn and implement cutting edge technology

• Interpersonal and interdisciplinary mentorship by experienced PhD-level experts

• A modern working environment enabling hybrid work by offering remote workdays

• An opportunity to join a growing company with many career options

Your profile

•  You are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree in physics, engineering or related fields

• You have experience in optics and a hands-on mentality

• Experience with 3D printers, camera-based systems and/or image processing is a plus

• You are interested in technology and motivated to cooperate on demanding tasks

• You are enthusiastic to learn and explore with a high degree of initiative and creativity

• You are committed to collaborating in cross-functional teams

• Good communication skills in English and/or German

Sounds exciting? Then become part of #teamZEISS and help us shape the future! Please provide your complete application documents (CV, transcript of records, etc.).

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Summary

• Location: Jena
• Type: Full time