Senior Applied Optical Scientist (Experimental) | Spectroscopy | Physics | Health

About the Role

We're looking for an awesome Senior Applied Optical Scientist (Experimental) to join our team on our journey to revolutionize personalized medicine.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pioneer optical approaches from concept to a working breadboard prototype to further our mission in personalized medicine.
• Work closely with data scientists and bioclinicians to develop technologies that are aligned with customer requirements.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to ensure that practical implementations of approaches align with performance goals.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in applied physics, optics, and advances in spectroscopy for clinical applications.
• Communicate findings effectively across disciplines, ensuring alignment between theoretical and experimental efforts.
• Contribute to research publications, patents, and presentations at leading conferences.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in applied physics, optics, photonics or related fields with a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to perform world experiments in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Proven experience working in an experimental laboratory based setting, ideally collaborating with data scientists, interdisciplinary scientists and engineers
• Experience with designing, building and optimizing optical instruments or methods.
• Proficiency in optical simulations and data analysis using Python, Julia or similar tools.
• Track record of working in (interdisciplinary) teams
• Able to thrive in a paced up environment that may require adapting quickly to new directions
• Deep curiosity for solving interdisciplinary problems with an innovative solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex concepts into practical applications and to specialists in a clear and engaging manner.
• Proven track record in scientific publications

Qualifications

• Ph D in Nanoscience, Physics, Physical Chemistry or related field. Exceptional candidates with Master degree and extensive research experience also considered
• +4 years of experience in academia or industry; working on experimental or applied interdisciplinary science
• Experience in developing optical and/or spectroscopy methods that have been experimentally tested and verified
• Previous collaborations with data scientists, bioclinical researchers or engineers
• Experience in supervising junior scientists is welcome but not required.

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If that sounds like a fit for you, click the apply button and join us.