Offer Description
We are offering a postdoc position within the framework of a European Research Council project (ERC-CoG DEEP).
The position is offered at the Dynamic Optical Systems Lab at Universitat de Barcelona.
The project aims to develop an innovative, non-invasive strategy to focus light deep within biological tissues and other scattering media, achieving high penetration depth and speed while preserving micrometric spatial confinement. By leveraging the deep penetration of ultrasound and its capability to locally modulate the optical properties of the sample, we have shown that in-situ virtual endoscopes that function as embedded optical lenses or waveguides within living tissue, enabling precise redirection of light toward deeper focal regions. The next step is to translate these advances into state-of-the-art optical systems tailored for biological applications.
The candidate's primary responsibility will be to combine our recent advances in acoustic holograms with light-based methods. Specifically, the candidate will optimize acoustic holograms for photon tagging and light guiding and apply it for laser surgery and deep light imaging. The candidate will actively contribute to the group's activities, present research findings at international conferences, prepare manuscripts and grant proposals, and supervise PhD and Master's students.
Salary will be negotiated based on the candidate's expertise.
The application period is from 27 October to 9 November 2026, both inclusive.
Where to apply
E-mail: marti.duocastella@ub.edu
Requirements
- Research Field: Engineering — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Technology — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Physics — Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a highly-motivated and academically curious team player with:
- A PhD in physics, optics, acoustics or engineering.
- Experience in optics or acoustics.
- Independent working skills.
- Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English to work on an interdisciplinary project.
Specific Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess proficiency in these areas (but it is not required):
- Experience in designing optical systems - from hardware to software implementation, including FPGA controlling.
- Experience in handling biological samples.
Research Field: Engineering, Technology, Physics
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Additional Information
Selection process
The selection process consists of an initial evaluation of the candidates' CV, motivation letter and specific merits. The candidates deemed suitable for the position are then invited to an online interview.
Additional comments
Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).
Website for additional job details: https://www.ub.edu/dlight
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Universitat de Barcelona
Country: Spain
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Barcelona
Postal Code: 08028
Street: Martí i Franquès, 1-11
Contact
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Barcelona
Website: https://web.ub.edu
Street: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585
Postal Code: 08007
E-Mail: marti.duocastella@ub.edu