Additional details: We aim to explore novel optical methodologies in which the degrees of freedom of light could be exploited to enhance imaging performances beyond the limits of classical methods. This experimental research will involve developing optical systems capable of generating and characterizing structured beams with entangled degrees-of-freedoms (dubbed classical entanglement of light or mode-entanglement). These engineered beams will be applied to developing new optical coherence tomography protocols and probing of biological activity. This project may include the use of optical simulations to verify and guide the experimental work. 

Required qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in a relevant field  |  e.g., Physics, Optics, Photonics, Quantum Science, Engineering.

• Ph.D. candidates about to graduate are also welcome to apply.

• Hands-on experience with lasers, interferometry and optical systems. 

• Proficiency in data processing software such as Python, Matlab.

• Exhibits excellent professionalism+work ethics, independence, initiative and self-motivation.

• Strong ability to problem-solve and think critically.

• Possesses good written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary, fast-paced working environment.

Experiences and/or knowledge in one or more of the following will be an advantage: 

• Generation and manipulation of structured light and/or polarized light

• Experimental quantum optics

• Optical wave propagation simulations (e.g., FDTD in Lumerical, COMSOL)

• Imaging science/systems and microscopy

• Basic proficiency in system instrumentation and integrative automated control through software such as Matlab, Python, LabVIEW

• Basic proficiency in Zemax or equivalent

• Basic proficiency in Solidworks or equivalent

What we offer: Our group is committed to providing a collaborative, supportive, and motivating academic environment with abundant training opportunities for professional growth and room to exercise creativity and innovation in their research work. 

Our group is forging new frontiers in optical metrology and imaging through synergistic work performed by different teams in the lab. Our research projects combine and elevates state-of-the-art technologies that include but not limited to optics, microscopy imaging, systems engineering, and biophotonics. Therefore, our lab is conducive for all members of the group to expand their knowledge and skillsets through active collaborations and teamwork. Your successful career development is important to us and we will invest in the development of your leadership skills, mentorship skills, and scientific writing/presentation (e.g., publications and training grants) skills. 

The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months with option to extend based on performance and mutual interests. We offer competitive salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should contact the PI with the following documents. 

(1) CV. Please include your contact information, education, list of publications, and relevant experiences. (2) Cover Letter summarizing your training/background, technical proficiency, research interests, and date of your availability.  (3) Contact information for 2-3 professional references. 

Students will have abundant opportunities to develop proficiency in the following: 

• The science of light | By understanding the nature of light, both in the classical and quantum framework, you will be able to design new and improved ways of using light to obtain information of interest about a material (could be inanimate materials or living biological systems) that it has interacted with. 

• Optical engineering and biophotonics  |  Students will learn (i) practical skills for designing optical systems for generating light with tailored properties, (ii) hands-on skills in the building and testing of their designed optical devices in the lab, and (iii) ways to apply their optical devices to study biosystems.

• Imaging science  |  Students will develop novel and improved methods (e.g., lower noise, better resolution, greater field of view) of generating images that provide both structural and functional information of objects. 

• Programming skills  |  Programing skills are indispensable for automating the control of devices,  designing/optimizing optical systems, simulating light propagation, processing data to extract relevant information, making graphs to visualize data, perform statistical calculations etc. These research activities are often done with software such as Zemax, Python, Matlab, 3D cad modeling software etc. 

Required qualifications: 

• Strong interests in optical technologies and experimental research in the lab. 

• Exhibits excellent professionalism+work ethics, initiative and self-motivation.

• Possesses good written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary, fast-paced working environment.

What we offer: Our group is committed to providing a collaborative, supportive, and motivating academic environment with abundant training opportunities for professional growth and room to exercise creativity and innovation in their research work. 

Our group is forging new frontiers in optical metrology and imaging through synergistic work performed by different teams in the lab. Our research projects combines and elevates state-of-the-art technologies that include but not limited to optics, microscopy imaging, systems engineering, and biophotoncs. Therefore, our lab is conducive for all members of the group to expand their knowledge and skillsets through active collaborations and teamwork. Your successful career development is important to us and we will invest in the development of your leadership skills, mentorship skills, and scientific writing/presentation (e.g., publications and training grants) skills. 

Interested candidates are highly encouraged to contact the PI to learn about ways to join the lab.