Postdoctoral researcher position in micro-optics (PMO) 100%

Postdoctoral researcher position in micro-optics (PMO) 100%

starting September 2024 (negotiable)

The Center for Intelligent Optics (CIO) is a part of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, University
of Basel. The research interests include developing intelligent optical technologies for medical applications
like imaging, diagnosis, and minimally-invasive intervention.
The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, mathematicians, mechatronics engineers, computer scientists, physicists, and medical doctors. He or she will be able to contribute to developing a disruptive technology in robotic surgery.

Your position

In this project, the researcher will contribute to the design and development of micro-optics and optoelectronics for endoscope probes, aimed at delivering various laser technologies for ablation, imaging, and sensing. The successful candidate will also participate in project management and supervise PhD students.

Your profile

Major Requirements:

• University PhD degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or closely related fields,
• Solid experience in optical design and simulation (e.g. Zemax, Code V), and mechanical design and simulation (SolidWorks, AutoCAD),
• Expertise in design and implementing micro-optical assemblies,
• Solid experience in precision assembly
• In-depth knowledge of fiber optics
• Experience in conducting thermal analysis (COMSOL),
• High-level project management skills,
• Ability to work in a highly international team.

Desired Requirements:

• Experience in biomedical applications of laser,
• Experience with supervising PhD students,
• Knowledge of materials and production processes,
• Experience with high power or high energy laser systems,
• Knowledge of fiber optics engineering (splicing, fusion, and striping)
• Familiarity with programming (e.g. C++, Python, LabView).

We offer you

• Opportunity to work on highly innovative projects within a highly interdisciplinary environment (up to 50 researchers)
• The salary is very competitive by international standards and will be according to the guidelines of the University of Basel. Five weeks of holidays per year, 42 working hours per week
• Basel is an international city on the Rhine River northwest of Switzerland. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet.