Postdoctoral Research Associate - Engineering

Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis

Washington, DC, USA · Danforth, ME, USA
Posted on Feb 28, 2025

Position Summary

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to develop advanced optical devices and imaging techniques for novel biomedical applications in vitro and/or in vivo. With a recently funded ARPA-H project, we have multiple positions available immediately, focusing on developing Silicon-based photonic integrated circuit (PIC) devices for optical coherence tomography (OCT), ophthalmic OCT systems, and signal processing/embedded systems. Successful candidates will have opportunities to collaborate with top academic and industry partners.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

More information on the ARPA-H project can be found at https://engineering.wustl.edu/news/2024/WashU-awarded-20-million-to-develop-high-tech-imaging-technology.html.

The candidate is expected to work on one of the following research areas and/or develop new research directions:

  • Space-division multiplexing OCT.
  • Silicon photonics.
  • Ophthalmic OCT instrument and applications.
  • Hand-held imaging probe development.
  • Other OCT applications.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV with a list of at least three references, and three representative journal publications by email to Dr. Chao Zhou (chaozhou@wustl.edu) with “Postdoc Application” in the subject line. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.


Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.


Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
  • Experience with Silicon photonics (passive and active devices) design and fabrication.
  • Experience with on-chip laser development.
  • Experience with ophthalmic OCT imaging in human and animal models.
  • Experience with FPGA, embedded systems, and high-throughput signal processing.
  • Experience with hand-held imaging probe development.
  • Good publication record and communication skills.
  • R&D and prototyping experience with OCT, including spectral-domain and swept-source OCT, is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Skills:

Not Applicable

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.