Postdoctoral Raman Photonics for Tissue Diagnostics

University of Antwerp; Belgique; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year appointment

Flexible working hours

40 days annual leave

Job summary

University of Antwerp seeks a postdoctoral researcher in photonics for tissue characterisation within the PATHiDT team at the Department of Pathology and Antwerp University Hospital. The role focuses on Raman spectroscopy, optical instrumentation, and AI-driven data analysis to advance diagnostic pathology.

The successful candidate will develop photonics methods, publish results, write grant proposals, and collaborate with clinicians, molecular biologists and engineers to translate innovations

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical engineering, photonics or optical engineering (within 5 years).
• Experience with building optical instruments.
• Experience with machine learning and programming.
• Excellent communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research in photonics for tissue characterisation, incl. Raman spectroscopy.
• Contribute to PATHiDT team research at UA and UZA.
• Divide work among optical instrumentation, tissue measurements, and data analysis/AI.
• Develop Raman spectroscopy and assess additional photonics techniques.
• Translate photonics and AI innovations into diagnostic workflows with clinicians.

Skills

Optical instrument design

Machine learning

Programming

Scientific communication

Leadership

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering/photonics/optical engineering

Tools

Optical instrumentation

Python

Job description

University of Antwerp seeks a postdoctoral researcher in photonics for tissue characterisation within the PATHiDT team at the Department of Pathology and Antwerp University Hospital. The role focuses on Raman spectroscopy, optical instrumentation, and AI-driven data analysis to advance diagnostic pathology.

The successful candidate will develop photonics methods, publish results, write grant proposals, and collaborate with clinicians, molecular biologists and engineers to translate innovations