Postdoctoral position (M/F): Multiphoton light-sheet microscopy

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France is seeking a postdoctoral scientist with a PhD in optics or biophysics. The role involves developing advanced microscopy techniques for imaging large biological samples. Candidates should have expertise in optical imaging methods and programming skills in languages like Labview, FIJI, MatLab, and Python. This position offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment at the École Polytechnique.

Prestations

Access to sports facilities

Pleasant living environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in instrumentation/optics with a focus on biological research.
• Experience in mounting biological samples for microscopic observation.
• Proven ability to analyze images effectively.

Responsabilités

• Develop approaches for high-volume imaging of large living samples.
• Focus on multiphoton light-sheet microscopy development.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment combining optics and biology.

Connaissances

Optical imaging methods

Image analysis

Fluency in English

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Formation

PhD in optics or biophysics

Outils

Labview

FIJI

Matlab

Python

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire d'optique et biosciences Research Field Physics Biological sciences Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 9 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The “Advanced Microscopy and Tissue Physiology” unit at the Laboratory for Optics and Biosciences (LOB), Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France, is seeking a talented postdoctoral scientist with a background in instrumentation/optics and an interest in interdisciplinary research in biology.

The successful candidate will develop approaches for high-volume, deep imaging of large, living samples. In particular, the focus will be on developing multiphoton light-sheet microscopy. Based on an existing prototype optimized for embryonic imaging (https://doi.org/10.1364/BOE.400113 ), the project will explore the use of Bessel beams, multicolor excitation, and the development of a microscope dedicated to rapid imaging of intact tissues.

The project will be carried out at the Laboratory forOptics and Biosciences at the École Polytechnique (Palaiseau) in the advanced microscopy unit. The host team offers an interdisciplinary environment combining optics, computer science, and biology. The École Polytechnique is located on the Paris-Saclay plateau and is easily accessible by public transport from Paris. The campus offers a pleasant living environment with numerous activities (sports facilities, clubs, etc.). More information is available at https://www.ip-paris.fr .

PhD in optics or biophysics. Expertise in optical imaging methods and instrumentation, mounting biological samples for microscopic observation, image analysis. Software and programming languages: Labview, FIJI, Matlab, Python. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.