Postdoc Position

Warsaw University of Technology; Poland; On-site; PLN 135,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Micromechanics and Photonics, Faculty of Mechatronics, in Warsaw, seeks a Post-doc to advance a unique multiphoton microscopy system with SPAD array detectors and adaptive optics. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physics, optical or biomedical engineering, or electronics and has 4+ years in imaging and data analysis.

The role involves experimental construction, data acquisition and processing, collaboration with biology partners, and software

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, optical engineering, biomedical engineering, electronics, or a related field (or a defence date scheduled before the start of employment)
• very good experimental skills in modern imaging methods, microscopy, optical design, and optical measurements
• 4 or more years of experience in the field
• laboratory experience (optical/biological) and/or knowledge of advanced data analysis methods will be an added advantage
• reliability, good work organization, teamwork skills
• experience in disseminating research results within the scientific community

Responsibilities

• Experimental work: participation in the construction, calibration, and alignment of the innovative multiphoton microscope system.
• Acquisition and processing of imaging data.
• Cooperation with biological partners.
• Documentation of results (reports, plots, preparation of materials for presentations/publications).
• Design and fabrication of the calibration test phantoms
• Developing and testing acquisition software, and implementing image analysis algorithms and localization methods

Skills

Experimental skills

4+ years experience

Teamwork

Dissemination of results

Education

PhD in physics

PhD in optical engineering

PhD in biomedical engineering

PhD in electronics

Tools

Acquisition software

Image analysis

SPAD detectors

Adaptive optics

Job description

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Technology Department Faculty of Mechatronics Research Field Physics » Optics Physics » Electronics Engineering » Biomedical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 25 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 12 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number [FENG.02.02-IP.05-0157/25] Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Postdoc Position a s part of the project “Multimodal multiphoton nanoscopy using SPAD array detectors and adaptive optics”, [FENG.02.02-IP.05-0157/25], carried out under the First Team programme of the Foundation for Polish Science, co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021–2027 (FENG).

Quantitative Computational Imaging Lab (QCI Lab) is looking for a Post-doc to conduct research combining microscopy, photonics, and advanced data analysis. The work will involve the development of a unique multiphoton microscopy system equipped with a SPAD array detector and an adaptive optics setup.

Scope of tasks:

• Experimental work: participation in the construction, calibration, and alignment of the innovative multiphoton microscope system.
• Acquisition and processing of imaging data.
• Cooperation with biological partners.
• Documentation of results (reports, plots, preparation of materials for presentations/publications).
• Design and fabrication of the calibration test phantoms
• Developing and testing acquisition software, and implementing image analysis algorithms and localization methods.

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Optics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Electronics Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Merit-based criteria

• PhD degree in physics, optical engineering, biomedical engineering, electronics, or a related field (or a defence date scheduled before the start of employment),
• very good experimental skills in modern imaging methods, microscopy, optical design, and optical measurements,
• 4 or more years of experience in the field,
• laboratory experience (optical/biological) and/or knowledge of advanced data analysis methods will be an added advantage,
• reliability, good work organization, teamwork skills,
• experience in disseminating research results within the scientific community.

Specific Requirements

The candidate must:

• submit a complete application package before the deadline
• hold a PhD degree in the field of physics, optical engineering, biomedical engineering, electronics, or a related field on the start date of the contract.

Languages POLISH Level Mother Tongue

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Physics » Optics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Research Field Physics » Electronics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Research Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Financial and organisational conditions

• Planned start date: 12.10.2026,
• Duration of the contract: 24 months (12.10.2026 – 11.10.2028),
• Remuneration: 13 333 PLN gross-gross monthly

Selection process

• verification of formal eligibility,
• merit-based assessment of the submitted documents,

Additional comments

Selected candidates will be invited to the recruitment interview

• CV,
• list of projects/achievements/publications
• PhD diploma or confirmation of the scheduled defence date

Equal opportunities and accessibility

The recruitment process follows the principles of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, as well as accessibility for persons with disabilities. We welcome all applicants who meet the requirements, regardless of gender, age, disability, origin, beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Micromechanics and Photonics, Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology Country Poland City Warsaw Postal Code 02-525 Street Św. Andrzeja Boboli 8 Geofield