Organisation/Company Universitat de Barcelona Department OPIR Research Field Engineering Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 8 Oct *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 2 Nov **** Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - EIC Reference Number ********* Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are offering a postdoc position within the framework of a European Innovation Council project (EIC-Pathfinder Open Heart Vision).
The position is offered at the Dynamic Optical Systems Lab at Universitat de Barcelona-
The project aims to develop an original minimally invasive microscope to characterize cellular morphology and health of engineered heart tissue. The new system, called In-vivo Scope, will synergistically combine ultrasound with optical endoscopy.
The candidate's main task will be to work on the development of the In-vivo Scope system, including assembly of the optical components, fabrication of acoustic holograms, and optical characterization. Some modeling of light-ultrasound interactions is expected. She/he will actively participate in the group activities, present the results at international conferences, write manuscripts and grants, and supervise PhD and master students.
The application period is from
25 September to 8 October ****.
We are looking for a highly-motivated and academically curious team player with:
A PhD in physics, optics, ultrasound, or engineering
Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English to work on an interdisciplinary project;




Programming skills in Python, Matlab or Lab View
Specific Requirements
The adecuado candidate should possess proficiency in these areas (but it is not required):
A background in optical microscopy or ultrasound imagin
Experience in designing optical systems - from hardware to software implementation, including FPGA controlling
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Research Field Engineering Physics Years of Research Experience 4 - 10
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Adequacy of the CV (maximum 50)
Specialty doctorate (30), generic doctorate (10)
Letter of motivation (maximum 20)
Experience in the field (maximum 30).
Minimum score to pass the selection process: ****** points.
Selection process
An interview will be conducted if the evaluation committee deems it necessary.
Required documentation:
CV (include contact details of people from whom references or reports can be requested)
Be in possession of the doctor's degree at the time of the formalization of the contract.
Additional comments
Duration of the contract of employment: 12 months, renewable up to 30/06/2030.
The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 3 working days from the date of notification of the selection.
Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law ******* of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).
Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the bureaucratic time that will take the preparation of the labour contract and presentation of the necessary documents to be hired by the selected candidate.
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