Post Doctoral Fellow - Optics and Photonics Instrumentation

Department: Electrical Engineering

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This role focuses on developing and applying label‑free imaging techniques, designing cutting‑edge optics and photonics instrumentation, and advancing the theoretical framework of imaging systems. The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians, physicists, and engineers to translate novel imaging concepts into functional microscopes for biomedical research.

No experience is required. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Fresh PhD graduates are OK to apply. Experience with photonics instrumentation is preferred.

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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.