Your role
1. Design of mechanical, optical as well as electronic and software components of novel, custom-built wavefront shaping microscopes to image in deep biological tissues.
2. Development of wavefront control strategies as well as the integration into bespoke photoacoustic microscopes.
3. Incorporate computational imaging methods into instrument’s operational workflow.
4. Demonstration of new imaging technologies in close collaboration with other team members and biologists.
5. Dissemination of research results in scientific publications and presentations at international conferences.
Closing date: 31 July 2024
6. Contract duration: 3 years
7. Grading: Year 1 stipend - €4,010 per month after tax
8. Reference number: HD02641
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You have
9. A PhD (or equivalent qualification) in physics, engineering, or equivalent field of study, with a solid background in optics/photonics preferably with prior experience in optical wavefront shaping and/or photo-acoustics.
10. An experience in building and aligning complex optical setups.
11. You are comfortable with complex technical equipment (including pulsed lasers; spatial light modulators, digital micromirror devices, deformable mirrors) and preferably possess advanced computer skills for programming hardware control (Matlab, Python, LabView, or similar) and/or simulation skills (CAD, ZEMAX, or similar).
12. A keen interest in biological applications of new optical technologies as well as experience in supervising students and laboratory organization would be an advantage.
13. You are able to work independently, are very well organized, reliable and enjoy working in an international team within a highly collaborative atmosphere.
14. Excellent communication and presentation skills, a high level of motivation and fluency in English are required.
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15. A keen interest in biological applications of new optical technologies as well as experience in supervising students and laboratory organization would be an advantage.