Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position to work on the development of optics and ultrasonics based techniques for controlling illumination patterns of light inside scattering media such as biological tissue for biomedical imaging applications. The aim of the project will be to design and evaluate optical wavefront shaping systems - systems that iteratively search for an optimised wavefront correction to apply to an incident light field in order to produce a desired illumination pattern (e.g. a tight focus) inside a scattering medium. A key aspect will be investigating the use of photoacoustic (optically generated ultrasound) signals as a feedback mechanism to guide the wavefront shaping process. The project will involve constructing benchtop experimental setups comprising (CW and ns pulsed) laser sources, optical amplitude and phase control systems (e.g. spatial light modulators) and ultrasonic detectors. It will also involve developing system control software and implementing and evaluating new wavefront optimisation algorithms. The post is available immediately, and is initially funded for 2 years with possible extension subject to funding.
A postdoctoral optical physicist or engineer with a strong track record of research achievement (or the potential to acquire one) is sought. A strong applied optics background is required with experience of optical system design, lasers, free-space optics and preferably experience using phase control systems such as spatial light modulators or interferometers. Knowledge of some or all of the following would also be advantageous: photoacoustics, ultrasonics, electronics, signal processing, computer controlled data acquisition and programming. Candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent) or be about to submit a PhD in engineering, physics, or a related discipline. Candidates must have good demonstrable practical skills in physics and/or engineering. An ability to build novel bench top optical systems and instrumentation and make precise measurements and experience of experimental applied optics and optical systems is required. Experience of Labview and Matlab programming is desirable. Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. Or if about to submit a PhD, the appointment will be at Grade 6B (£30,922 - £32,607 salary, inclusive of London Allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
For further details about the vacancy and how to apply online please go to
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/working-ucl/jobs-ucl and search on Reference Number 1804152.
Further information about the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering can be found here
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-physics-biomedical-engineering/Further information on the research activities of the Photoacoustic Imaging Group can be found at:
http://www.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/research/mle/index.htm For informal queries about the position, please contact Dr James Guggenheim on
[email protected]If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Tracy Pearmain on
[email protected] Closing Date: 9 June 2019
Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.
Interview Date: TBC
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