We are looking for an photonic engineer / physicist to support ESO's ELT and Instrumentation programs, in the fields of spectroscopy and interferometry with a focus on fiber optics and photonic integrated components. Among the responsibilities are to monitor new developments in photonics and optics relevant to astronomical instruments; identify where they could be applied to ESO's instrument suite. Contribute to ESO's Technology Development programme and participate in R&D activities where new developments can be tested in the lab and on sky.

This position provides the opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment and hands-on participation to large scale optical systems for astronomy.