Optical Engineer/Research Scientist
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