PhD Imaging Innovator — Optics & Acoustics

Newton Colmore; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Newton Colmore is partnering with a market-leading tech company to recruit a PhD-level inventor focused on imaging and optics. You will work on cutting-edge research including segmentation hardware, signal processing, transducer design, and optical systems development.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototype creation and experimental validation. The position supports transitioning from academia to industry with mentoring within a collaborative team of inventors, striving to push technological

Qualifications

• Recent PhD or postdoc focused on imaging/optical technology.
• Experience with imaging hardware and optics is desirable.
• Willing to build prototypes and run experiments through development lifecycle.
• Interest in defense or medical device applications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Develop imaging technology and system concepts.
• Build prototypes, test rigs, and experimental setups.
• Contribute to design of segmentation hardware and transducer design.
• Advance prototypes from lab to launch readiness.

Skills

Imaging science

Optical physics

Transducer design

Signal processing

Prototype development

Education

PhD in Physics/Engineering

Tools

Test rigs

Metrology equipment

Job description

Newton Colmore is partnering with a market-leading tech company to recruit a PhD-level inventor focused on imaging and optics. You will work on cutting-edge research including segmentation hardware, signal processing, transducer design, and optical systems development.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototype creation and experimental validation. The position supports transitioning from academia to industry with mentoring within a collaborative team of inventors, striving to push technological