Postdoctoral Position in Optical Systems for Advanced Biofabrication

Job description

The Tissue Engineering and Biofabrication Laboratory (Prof. Marcy Zenobi-Wong) at ETH Zurich develops light-based 3D bioprinting techniques to engineer functional tissues with multi-scale porosity and topological guidance. Embedded within the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) and the Institute for Biomechanics, our group bridges biomedical engineering, materials science and biology. We are seeking an Optical Systems/Photonics Engineer to design and build light-delivery systems that shape light profiles to control hydrogel architecture.

• Design, simulate, and build custom optical setups and beam-shaping trains
• Characterize how structured light fields interact with photosensitive polymers
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of bioengineers, chemists, and biologists to translate photonic concepts into engineered scaffolds for regenerative medicine

Profile

• PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering (optics emphasis), or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience with laser beam shaping, phase modulation
• Software development for optical modeling and numerical analysis (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)
• Strong academic output relative to career stage, evidenced by high-quality publications or working papers
• Interest in translating optical physics towards products useful in tissue engineering
• Strong motivation to collaborate with interdisciplinary scientists
• Excellent written and spoken English

Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:

• Multi-photon polymerization for optical devices
• Meta-lens/meta-surfaces
• Adaptable optics
• Non-diffractive beam design

We offer

• Your job with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits