Postdoctoral Position in Optical Systems for Advanced Biofabrication

1000scholars; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport season tickets

Car sharing

Childcare benefits

Pension benefits

Job summary

ETH Zurich seeks a postdoctoral Optical Systems/Photonics Engineer to design and build light-delivery systems shaping light profiles to control hydrogel architecture for biofabrication.

PhD in relevant optics field and hands-on experience with laser beam shaping are required, plus strong English communication and a track record of publications. This fixed-term, 1.5-year position is based in Zurich and involves collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• PhD in optical disciplines with strong publication record.
• Hands-on laser beam shaping and phase modulation experience.
• Strong numerical analysis and optical modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and build custom optical setups and beam-shaping trains.
• Characterize interaction of structured light with photosensitive polymers.
• Collaborate across bioengineering, chemistry, and biology to translate concepts into scaffolds.

Skills

Beam shaping

Optical modeling

Python

MATLAB

English communication

Education

PhD in Optical Engineering/Photonics/Electrical Engineering (optics)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Postdoctoral Position in Optical Systems for Advanced Biofabrication

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

The Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication Laboratory (Prof. Marcy Zenobi-Wong) at ETH Zurich develops light-based 3D bioprinting techniques to engineer functional tissues with multi-scale porosity and topological guidance. Embedded within the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) and the Institute for Biomechanics, our group bridges biomedical engineering, materials science and biology. We are seeking an Optical Systems/Photonics Engineer to design and build light-delivery systems that shape light profiles to control hydrogel architecture.

Job description

• Design, simulate, and build custom optical setups and beam-shaping trains
• Characterize how structured light fields interact with photosensitive polymers
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of bioengineers, chemists, and biologists to translate photonic concepts into engineered scaffolds for regenerative medicine

Profile

• PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering (optics emphasis), or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience with laser beam shaping, phase modulation
• Software development for optical modeling and numerical analysis (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)
• Strong academic output relative to career stage, evidenced by high-quality publications or working papers
• Interest in translating optical physics towards products useful in tissue engineering
• Strong motivation to collaborate with interdisciplinary scientists
• Excellent written and spoken English

Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous

• Multi-photon polymerization for optical devices
• Meta-lens/meta-surfaces
• Adaptable optics
• Non-diffractive beam design

We offer

• Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits

We value diversity and sustainability

In line with our values, ETH Zurich encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. Visit our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website to find out how we ensure a fair and open environment that allows everyone to grow and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

This postdoctoral position is funded for 1.5 years.

Further information about Institute for Biomechanics can be found on our Website.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Marcy Zenobi-Wong, [e-mail] (no applications).

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

About ETH Zürich

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.