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Optical Engineer/Research Scientist

Heidelberg💼 Full-time💰 $49,775–$49,775🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-27

Core

Develop next-generation optical imaging techniques for deep tissue and in vivo microscopy to support biology and neuroscience research.

Role type

Research Scientist / Optical Engineer (IC)

Builds

Custom light microscopes, optomechanical components, and data analysis pipelines for 3D biological imaging.

Domain

Life Sciences / Biophysics / Optical Engineering

Required skills

Optical system design and alignment, CAD for optomechanical components, programming (LabView, Python, Matlab), hardware control and data acquisition, cluster computing support, 3D visualization

Preferred skills

Computational optics, image analysis, biological sample preparation, supervising junior researchers

Technologies

LabView, Python, Matlab, CAD, GitHub, cluster computing

Responsibilities

Design and construct custom microscopy setups, develop hardware control and data acquisition software, maintain codebase and provide cluster support, train students and postdocs, manage lab organization and safety protocols

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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