Postdoctoral Fellow - Metaoptics Research (Leung Research Group, Department of Intelligent Systems Engineering)
Indiana University
Software Engineering
USD 55k-60k / year
Posted on Jul 29, 2025
Postdoctoral Fellow - Metaoptics Research (Leung Research Group, Department of Intelligent Systems Engineering)
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Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by August 15, 2025 will be assured full consideration, but we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review application requirements and apply online at:
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To apply for the Postdoctoral Fellow in Metaoptics Research position, please
click the “Apply for this job” link at the top of this page and upload in PDF format:
1. Cover letter describing your research interests and background
2. CV, including your contact information and publication list
You will also need to fill out in the application the names, titles, affiliations, and email addresses for three professional references we may solicit for letters of recommendation.
You will also need to fill out in the application the names, titles, affiliations, and email addresses for three professional references we may solicit for letters of recommendation.
Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow - Metaoptics Research (Leung Research Group, Department of Intelligent Systems Engineering) |
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| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Intelligent Systems Engineering |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | Indiana University, Bloomington Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Leung Research Group, Department of Intelligent Systems Engineering Postdoctoral Fellow in metaoptics research The Leung Research group at Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in Bloomington, Indiana invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position from highly driven and creative people who are excited to develop state-of-the-art biophotonic technologies using novel light manipulation strategies. The researcher who joins our team for this project will spearhead the development of metasurfaces and meta-optics capable of non-invasively studying the adaptive mechanisms in living systems. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in metaoptics, biosensing, and structured light. The ideal start date for the position is September 1, 2025 (negotiable). The Leung Research Group’s vision is to develop impactful optical imaging and sensing technologies capable of deciphering the rules of life. Our group seeks to sculpt and exploit the various degrees of freedom of light to create tailored optical beams that strengthen our capability to extract structural and functional information from biosystems. Our research is powered by an interdisciplinary team with expertise in optics, imaging, quantum physics, and computer science. We seek candidates who possess excellent professionalism and enthusiasm in their work, good communication skills which promote positive interactions in the lab, strong ability to problem-solve and think critically, and ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary, fast-paced working environment. Experiences and/or knowledge in one or more of the following areas is preferred but not required: Biosensing, nanophotonics design, wavefront sensing, optical imaging design, or imaging with sculpted/structured light. We are committed to providing all members of our group a collaborative, supportive, and motivating academic environment with abundant opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary active collaborations and teamwork to expand their knowledge and skillset and to exercise creativity and innovation in their research work. Your successful career development is important to us, and we will invest in the development of your leadership, mentorship, and scientific writing/publication skills, presentation skills, and grants writing skills. Appointment Type: Twelve-month full-time non-tenure track appointment with potential to be extended annually, subject to satisfactory performance and funding. Salary: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus generous benefits. For detailed information on employee benefits please visit: https://hr.iu.edu/ Links to additional information which may be of interest: https://luddy.indiana.edu/ https://engineering.indiana.edu/about/index.html https://bloomington.iu.edu/index.html https://www.visitbloomington.com/ |
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| Department Contact for Questions | Questions may be sent to: Dr. Hui Min Leung (huileung@iu.edu) |
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| Salary and Rank | $55,000 - $60,000. |
| Special Instructions | Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by August 15, 2025 will be assured full consideration, but we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review application requirements and apply online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30219 To apply for the Postdoctoral Fellow in Metaoptics Research position, please click the “Apply for this job” link at the top of this page and upload in PDF format: 1. Cover letter describing your research interests and background 2. CV, including your contact information and publication list You will also need to fill out in the application the names, titles, affiliations, and email addresses for three professional references we may solicit for letters of recommendation. |
| For Best Consideration Date | 08/15/2025 |
| Expected Start Date | 09/01/2025 |
| Posting Number | IU-101299-2025 |
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