Postdoc position in optical systems

FUNDACIÓ BOSCH I GIMPERA; España; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FUNDACIÓ BOSCH I GIMPERA offers a postdoctoral position in the Dynamic Optical Systems Lab at Universitat de Barcelona, funded by an ERC-CoG project. The aim is to develop non-invasive strategies to focus light deep inside biological tissues by leveraging ultrasound and optical control.

The candidate will combine acoustic holograms with light-based methods, optimize photon tagging and light guiding, and contribute to publications, grant proposals, and student supervision.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, optics, acoustics or engineering.
• Experience in optics or acoustics.
• Strong communication in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Combine acoustic holograms with light-based methods.
• Optimize acoustic holograms for photon tagging and light guiding.
• Apply methods to laser surgery and deep light imaging.
• Present findings at international conferences and publish manuscripts.
• Supervise PhD and Master’s students.

Skills

PhD in physics/optics/acoustics/eng

Experience in optics or acoustics

Strong English communication

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

FPGA control

Job description

Organisation/Company FUNDACIÓ BOSCH I GIMPERA Department HUMAN RESOURCES Research Field Engineering Technology Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 15 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are offering a postdoc position within the framework of a European Research Council project (ERC-CoG DEEP).

The position is offered at the Dynamic Optical Systems Lab at Universitat de Barcelona

The project aims to develop an innovative, non-invasive strategy to focus light deep within biological tissues and other scattering media, achieving high penetration depth and speed while preserving micrometric spatial confinement. By leveraging the deep penetration of ultrasound and its capability to locally modulate the optical properties of the sample, we have shown that in-situ virtual endoscopes that function as embedded optical lenses or waveguides within living tissue, enabling precise redirection of light toward deeper focal regions. The next step is to translate these advances into state-of-the-art optical systems tailored for biological applications.

The candidate’s primary responsibility will be to combine our recent advances in acoustic holograms with light-based methods. Specifically, the candidate will optimize acoustic holograms for photon tagging and light guiding and apply it for laser surgery and deep light imaging. The candidate will actively contribute to the group’s activities, present research findings at international conferences, prepare manuscripts and grant proposals, and supervise PhD and Master’s students.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Technology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Physics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We are looking for a highly-motivated and academically curious team player with:

• A PhD in physics, optics, acoustics or engineering.
• Experience in optics or acoustics.
• Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English to work on an interdisciplinary project.

Specific Requirements

• Experience in designing optical systems - from hardware to software implementation, including FPGA controlling.
• Experience in handling biological samples.

Additional Information

Selection process

The selection process consists of an initial evaluation of the candidates' CV, motivation letter and specific merits. The candidates deemed suitable for the position are then invited to an online interview.

Additional comments

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).