Postdoctoral Position in Optical Systems for Advanced Biofabrication

Master in Integrated Building Systems ETH Zürich; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

ETH Zürich's Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication Laboratory seeks an Optical Systems/Photonics Engineer to design light-delivery systems shaping light profiles for hydrogel architectures. The role bridges biomedical engineering, materials science and biology, with a focus on translational photonics.

The candidate should hold a PhD in a relevant field, have hands-on beam shaping experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for collaborative, publication-driven research in regenerative

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, EE (optics).
• Hands-on experience with laser beam shaping and phase modulation.
• Software development for optical modeling (Python, MATLAB).
• Strong publications or working papers for career stage.
• Interest in translating optical physics to tissue engineering products.
• Excellent collaboration with interdisciplinary scientists.

Aufgaben

• Design, simulate, and build custom optical setups and beam-shaping trains.
• Characterize how structured light interacts with photosensitive polymers.
• Collaborate with bioengineers, chemists, and biologists to engineer scaffolds.

Kenntnisse

Laser beam shaping

Phase modulation

Python

MATLAB

Publications

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English (written & spoken)

Ausbildung

PhD in Optical Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

100%, Zurich, fixed-term

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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

Workplace

Workplace

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

Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich

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Curious? So are we.

This postdoctoral position is funded for 1.5 years.

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.