Postdoctoral Position in Optical Systems for Advanced Biofabrication

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 85.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Impactful work at ETH Zurich

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position in Optical Systems for Advanced Biofabrication. The successful candidate will design and build light-delivery systems to shape hydrogel architectures and collaborate across biomedical engineering, materials science, and biology to translate photonic concepts into functional scaffolds for regenerative medicine.

The position requires a PhD in optics-related field, hands-on beam shaping and phase modulation, coding in Python/MATLAB, and a

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering (optics emphasis)
• Hands-on experience with laser beam shaping and phase modulation
• Software development for optical modeling (Python, MATLAB)
• Strong academic output relative to career stage, evidenced by publications

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Beam shaping

Phase modulation

Optical modeling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in Optical Engineering / Photonics / Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering (optics emphasis)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoctoral Position in Optical Systems for Advanced Biofabrication

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.

• 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

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

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.

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

This postdoctoral position is funded for 1.5 years.

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