Post-doc – Join the MicroscopIA project

France - BioImaging; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 38 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

France - BioImaging is looking for a post-doctoral researcher in Montpellier to lead the design and integration of an open-source adaptive light microscope. This role demands strong expertise in optics, robotics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will be involved in assembling the microscope and implementing opto-mechanical systems, aiming to enhance real-time imaging through innovative methodologies. This 4-year position offers significant opportunities for scientific dissemination and collaborative research.

Qualifications

• PhD in optics, physics, bioengineering, instrumentation, or robotics.
• Strong experience in optical microscopy and experimental instrumentation.
• Good theoretical understanding of physical optics and light-matter interaction.

Responsabilités

• Design and assemble an open-source adaptive light microscope.
• Implement motorized and piezo-controlled opto-mechanical systems.
• Interface hardware with real-time acquisition and control software.
• Contribute to automated calibration and adaptive acquisition.
• Participate in open-source hardware documentation.

Connaissances

Optical microscopy

Experimental instrumentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

PhD in optics, physics, bioengineering or related fields

Outils

OpenSPIM

µManager

CAD software

Description du poste

MicroscopIA is an interdisciplinary project aiming to build an open hardware microscope integrating 3D+t adaptive imaging with real-time AI driven feedback.

To join this project, the ICAR team, from LIRMM laboratory, is recruiting a post-doctoral researcher to play a central role in the design, construction and integration of the microscope hardware.

Missions

• Design and assemble an open-source adaptive light microscope, based around a light-sheet excitation architecture;
• Implement motorized and piezo-controlled opto-mechanical systems for precise alignment and calibration;
• Interface hardware with real-time acquisition and control software;
• Contribute to automated calibration, adaptive acquisition, and hardware–AI feedback loops;
• Participate in open-source hardware documentation and scientific dissemination.

Profile

• PhD in optics, physics, bioengineering, instrumentation, robotics, or related fields;
• Strong experience in optical microscopy and experimental instrumentation;
• Good theoretical understanding of physical optics and light-matter interaction principles;
• Keenness to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Plus: Experience with light-sheet microscopy, open hardware platforms (OpenSPIM, µManager), wavefront shaping and/or adaptive optics, CAD/mechanical design, nD and high throughput data I/O.

General information

• Contract: Postdoctoral position – 4 years (1 year + 3-year renewal)