Postdoctoral Fellow: Multimodal Spectroscopy & Bioimaging

Stichting Naturalis Biodiversity Center; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €3,768–€4,897 gross per month (

End-of-year bonus 3.4%

8% holiday pay

27 days leave per year

Pension PFZW (Naturalis pays 60%)

Development opportunities

Access to Goodhabitz

Laptop and phone allowance

Museum free access for you and family

Team and social events

Job summary

Stichting Naturalis Biodiversity Center is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in Spectroscopy to develop a multimodal bioimaging workflow that combines RGB images, hyperspectral imaging and X-ray fluorescence mapping of herbarium specimens. The role involves calibrating and co-registering modalities to study spectral properties and morphology, using seaweed as a case study, and publishing findings.

You will mentor students, contribute to teaching, and have opportunities to apply for funding with

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field with strong cross-disciplinary background.
• Proven expertise in physical optics, hyperspectral imaging, and bioimaging analysis.
• Excellent publication record and strong communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate a multimodal bioimaging workflow integrating RGB, hyperspectral, and X-ray data.
• Calibrate and co-register imaging modalities to study spectral properties and elemental distributions.
• Apply for funding and collaborate with Naturalis researchers and partners.
• Mentor students and contribute to teaching and dissemination through publications and talks.

Skills

Physical optics

Hyperspectral imaging

Camera calibration

Spectroscopy

Bioimaging data analysis

English proficiency

Education

PhD in computational sciences, life sciences, or related discipline

Job description

Stichting Naturalis Biodiversity Center is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in Spectroscopy to develop a multimodal bioimaging workflow that combines RGB images, hyperspectral imaging and X-ray fluorescence mapping of herbarium specimens. The role involves calibrating and co-registering modalities to study spectral properties and morphology, using seaweed as a case study, and publishing findings.

You will mentor students, contribute to teaching, and have opportunities to apply for funding with