Lead Optical/Quantum Physicist for Bio-Sensing Innovation

QuantumCell; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QuantumCell (QCell) is an early-stage biotech company pioneering dynamic, multi-scale foundation models to enable safe, effective, targeted therapeutics in neuropsychiatry and neurology. Brain disorders remain among the hardest problems in medicine because they arise from complex networks that simple approaches fail to capture.

We are building an end-to-end platform spanning sensing, automation, and multi-scale AI modeling, with teams in Copenhagen and the San Francisco Bay Area, and a direct

Qualifications

• PhD in optics, physics, engineering or related field with significant research experience.
• Experience in Quantum Sensing and advanced laser physics is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience in designing and conducting experiments is preferred.
• Proven track record of independent research and delivering innovative results.
• Comfort at the interface of biology and emerging technologies; interest in integrating measurement modalities into biology workflows is a plus.
• Startup mindset: able to operate in a fast-moving, early-stage environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative R&D of non-destructive label-free sensing methods using advanced techniques.
• Design and set up experimental setups to explore new ideas.
• Build computational/analytical models to simulate designed systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and iterative design improvements.
• Develop proprietary IP and work with IP attorneys on patent applications.

Skills

Quantum sensing

Laser physics

Experimental design

Independent research

Biology-technology interface

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in optics/physics/engineering

Job description

QuantumCell (QCell) is an early-stage biotech company pioneering dynamic, multi-scale foundation models to enable safe, effective, targeted therapeutics in neuropsychiatry and neurology. Brain disorders remain among the hardest problems in medicine because they arise from complex networks that simple approaches fail to capture.

We are building an end-to-end platform spanning sensing, automation, and multi-scale AI modeling, with teams in Copenhagen and the San Francisco Bay Area, and a direct