Senior Research Fellow (Optical Tools for Molecular Analytics)
The Senior Research Fellow – Optical Tools for Molecular Analytics will work collaboratively with the researchers from the Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS) on projects involving the application of innovative optical tools, design new optical characterization platforms, publish research results, and apply for research funding to support research projects centered around the application of optics principles toward the development of new molecular and biological detection techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with and train/educate IDMxS researchers on projects involving advanced optical techniques and microscopy
Train personnel in the use and maintaining home-built microscope systems and other devices (plasma cleaner, zeta-sizer, lasers etc.)
Develop innovative experimental optical techniques and methods
Establish, maintain, and apply optical characterization capabilities that can be integrated with molecular detection technologies developed at IDMxS, while troubleshooting technical issues and liaise with external vendors on repairs and servicing
Publish research in scientific journals.
Apply for competitive research funding and manage funded research projects
Mentor junior researchers and students
Job Requirements:
PhD in Optics, Microscopy, Engineering, or related disciplines and at least 5 years of relevant research experience
Have a strong optics foundation: understand fundamental optical principles, which include geometrical optics, wave optics, microscopy and imaging, fluorescence, plasmonics, and quantum optics
Prior experience in analysis of experimental data using statistical analysis and data visualization techniques
Background in quantum optics
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on interdisciplinary research projects
Ability to balance multiple research projects, meet deadlines and effectively collaborate with partners of different backgrounds and levels of expertise
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU