Junior Scientist Ophthalmic Lens Design (f/m/x) - limited for one year

zeissgroup· Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH
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📍 AalenFull time

About this role

Your Talent, our Vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and with focus on the future. 

Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand.

Your Role

  • Contribute to the development of next-generation lens designs for ZEISS ophthalmic lenses

  • Develop and assess optical concepts for spectacle lenses with a focus on visual performance, product relevance, and customer benefit

  • Collaborate with research teams to translate scientific findings into design concepts and appropriate laboratory validation approaches

  • Support wearer trials and contribute to the interpretation and communication of study results

  • Support claim generation and substantiation in alignment with product management requirements and product positioning

  • Accompany product development activities through key phases up to market introduction especially for the XRX business segment

  • Represent the ZEISS Vision Care Lens Design team in selected external expert settings, including trade fairs and scientific conferences

Your Profile

  • University degree in optics, optometry, ophthalmic optics, vision science, optical engineering, or a comparable scientific discipline like photonics. PhD is appreciated
  • Initial experience additional to strong interest in optical design, visual optics, spectacle lens design, ophthalmic products, or applied vision science
  • Ability to analyze complex scientific and technical topics and translate them into practical, product-oriented solutions
  • Strong motivation to work in an interdisciplinary environment across research, product management, development, and testing functions
  • Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
  • Confident communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage
  • Interest in communicating technical topics in internal and external expert forums

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Hannah Beutler

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Is the Junior Scientist Ophthalmic Lens Design (f/m/x) - limited for one year role at zeissgroup full-time or part-time?
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When was the Junior Scientist Ophthalmic Lens Design (f/m/x) - limited for one year job at zeissgroup posted?
This Junior Scientist Ophthalmic Lens Design (f/m/x) - limited for one year position at zeissgroup was posted on Sep 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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