WearFlow - Investigation of wearable non-invasive, tracer-free, optical approaches for measurem[...]

Université Paris saclay; France; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research university in France seeks a PhD candidate to explore innovative optical approaches for non-invasive monitoring of blood flow in active humans. The project includes developing wearable devices and requires a solid background in physics or engineering. Candidates must have a good academic profile and be proficient in English or French. Experience in physiology or optics is advantageous but not mandatory. This role is funded for non-French citizens with specific eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in relevant field.
• Proficiency in English or French.

Responsabilités

• Develop skills in photonics instrument design.
• Conduct in vivo measurements in humans.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.

Connaissances

Background in physics or engineering

Good to excellent academic profile

English or French language

Experience in physiology or sports science

Experience in optics

Formation

Relevant degree in physics or engineering

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Université Paris saclay Research Field Engineering Physics Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country France Application Deadline 19 Jan 2026 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time 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

There is an unmet need for in situ, non-invasive monitoring of the blood flow at the capillaries level in the skin or the scalp of conscious, active humans. Optical or Ultrasound Doppler probes used in clinics are handheld by the practitioner, prone to movement artefacts and limited to short time measurements of flow in the large vessels such as arteries. The aim of the project is to investigate new optical approaches based on wearable detectors allowing continuous measurements in moving, active subjects. To this aim, we will explore two approaches: a miniaturized laser speckle contrast imager and a diffuse correlation spectroscopy device, both incorporated into wearable devices. The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills in a photonics instrument design, characterization and implementation for in vivo measurement in humans in the context of an interdisciplinary collaboration at the intersection of photonics, data analysis and biomedical applications

The funding is only eligible to non-french citizen who have not spent more than 12 months in France in the last 36 months

Background in physics or engineering with good to excellent academic profile

English or French language spoken

Experience in Physiology or psorts science is a plus but not a prerequisite

Experience in optics is a plus but not a prerequisite