Research Support Engineer - Photonics & Biotech
Core
Provide technical and experimental support for research activities uncovering and engineering microbial photonic phenomena across scales.
Role type
Research Support Engineer (Photonics & Biotech)
Builds
Research data and experimental outputs for the MicroPAS project
Domain
Physics of Living Matter, Photonics, Microbiology, Materials Science
Deliverable
research
Required skills
optical instrumentation operation, sample preparation, microbial cultivation, microscopy, spectroscopy, chemical analysis, laboratory safety procedures, data acquisition workflows
Preferred skills
field research campaign support, interdisciplinary project support, training of students and researchers
Technologies
microscopy, spectroscopy, optical characterisation, imaging techniques, laboratory data acquisition software
Responsibilities
Design, assembly, operation, and maintenance of optical and photonic instrumentation; Perform sample preparation, cultivation, handling, and characterisation of microorganisms; Support experiments involving soft materials and biophotonic systems; Manage laboratory infrastructure and equipment maintenance; Support field research campaigns in Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Germany; Assist with data management and technical report preparation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on technical support