Postdoc: Adaptive Light-Sheet Microscope Engineer

Image; Montpellier; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full social security coverage

Competitive public-sector contract

Paid holidays

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Image is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the MicroscopIA project in Montpellier, France. This role involves designing and constructing an innovative open-source adaptive light microscope that combines advanced imaging and AI technology.

The position offers an interdisciplinary environment, high autonomy, and collaboration with engineers, AI researchers, and biologists. Full public sector benefits including competitive contract and holiday pay are included, creating an excellent work-life balance in a vibrant Mediterranean setting.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Extensive experience in optical microscopy and experimental instrumentation.
• Strong theoretical knowledge in physical optics required.

Responsibilities

• Design and assemble an open-source adaptive light microscope.
• Integrate dual-objective and multiscale imaging configurations.
• Implement precise opto-mechanical systems for calibration.

Skills

Optical microscopy

Experimental instrumentation

Theoretical understanding of physical optics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in optics, physics, bioengineering, instrumentation, robotics, or related fields

Tools

CAD/mechanical design

Job description

Image is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the MicroscopIA project in Montpellier, France. This role involves designing and constructing an innovative open-source adaptive light microscope that combines advanced imaging and AI technology.

The position offers an interdisciplinary environment, high autonomy, and collaboration with engineers, AI researchers, and biologists. Full public sector benefits including competitive contract and holiday pay are included, creating an excellent work-life balance in a vibrant Mediterranean setting.