Postdoctoral Researcher at the Active Optics Lab
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Researcher will design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced optical experiments in the Active Optics Lab at the Department of Physics and Optical Sciences. The stay duration is for one year and is renewable for an extra year.
Basic Function
Performing experiments in the laboratory to support research projects in the Active Optics Lab, which includes but is not limited to setting up experimental optical systems, collecting/analyzing data, supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
Research subjects
- Active Optical Systems
- Quantitative Phase Microscopy
- Polarization-based Quantitative Phase Imaging
- Smart Imaging for Biological and Industrial Applications
- Optical Properties of Liquid Crystals
- Wavefront Shaping Techniques
- Imaging through scattering media
- Optical Metrology
- Singular Optics
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Acquisition, retention, and maintenance of scientific instrumentation.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
- Meetings twice a week.
- Working in the laboratory during regular office hours.
- Monthly meetings for planning and revision of ongoing work and results.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Professional Development Outcomes/Career Competencies
Problem Solving: Analyze issues, think critically, make decisions, and overcome challenges. Obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data to make decisions, Teamwork: Build collaborative relationships by valuing others and taking responsibility for his/her role within a team., Technology Application: Select and use appropriate technology to solve problems and accomplish goals., Professionalism: Demonstrate responsible work habits (i.e., punctuality, accountability, workload management) while displaying integrity and ethical behavior (i.e., acknowledging and learning from mistakes).
Required
- Ph.D. in Optics or related field with interest in applied optics.
- Programming skills specifically MATLAB.
- Excellent skills for designing and conducting highly specialized and advanced optical experiments.
- Experience programming, controlling, and automatizing optical experiments that use Spatial Light Modulators.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an interest in working and supporting teams.
Preferred
- Basic knowledge of optical and mechanical properties of liquid crystal materials.
- Experience handling biological samples.
- Ability to write scientific articles.
- Ability to make presentations in scientific conferences, supervisory experience.