Research Scientist, Biomedical Optics and Health Sensing

Praxa Sense; Rotterdam; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity participation

25 holiday days

Life annuity 7%

Free office lunch Fridays

Travel cost reimbursement

Work-from-home stipend

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Praxa Sense in Rotterdam is advancing non-invasive health monitoring with ALIS, a speckle-based biosensor. We seek a curious Research Scientist who will explore laser speckle physics, tissue optics and physiology, designing experiments and turning insights into IP.

You will work hands-on, develop models linking signals to physiology, and collaborate with optics, signal processing and data science experts to push health tech forward.

Formación

• MSc or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Physical Chemistry or Biomedical Engineering with photonics background.
• Experience translating research into applied health sensing is a plus.
• Strong understanding of coherent light scattering and tissue optics or the ability to learn quickly.
• Solid knowledge of human physiology, particularly cardiovascular physiology and hemodynamics.
• Data analysis and modelling skills in Python.
• Interest in intellectual property, invention disclosures or patent texts.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Deepen understanding of SPG and Blood Flow Index (BFi) physics and their relation to blood flow.
• Link BFi and PPG signals to physiology and pulse wave characteristics.
• Design and run bench and in-vivo experiments, comparing against ECG/ultrasound/blood pressure references.
• Analyze data to explain observed physical and physiological effects.
• Develop theoretical and numerical models linking signals to physiological parameters.
• Identify patentable inventions and draft invention disclosures with the patent attorney.
• Carry out prior-art searches and support freedom-to-operate analyses.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Python

Intellectual property

Educación

MSc or PhD in Physics/Applied Physics/Biomedical Engineering

Herramientas

DCS

LSCI

PPG

Descripción del empleo

Praxa Sense in Rotterdam is advancing non-invasive health monitoring with ALIS, a speckle-based biosensor. We seek a curious Research Scientist who will explore laser speckle physics, tissue optics and physiology, designing experiments and turning insights into IP.

You will work hands-on, develop models linking signals to physiology, and collaborate with optics, signal processing and data science experts to push health tech forward.