Postdoctoral Research Associate Quantum Optics and Bioimaging
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will develop squeezed-light sensing and quantum-enhanced microscopy for label-free imaging of cells and tissues. You will design and characterize optical instrumentation, benchmark measurements, coordinate biological imaging, develop control and analysis workflows, document methods, publish research, present results, and follow laboratory and laser-safety procedures.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in physics, optics, photonics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline earned no more than five years before application
- Hands-on research experience building, aligning, or characterizing optical systems for microscopy, spectroscopy, interferometry, or quantum-optics experiments
- Experience acquiring and analyzing experimental data using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or comparable scientific software
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification card
- Pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation
Responsibilities
- Design, assemble, align, and characterize optical instrumentation for squeezed-light sensing and microscopy
- Benchmark quantum-enhanced measurements against coherent-light measurements
- Collaborate on imaging cells and tissues and evaluate sample integrity and illumination effects
- Coordinate optical measurements and provide calibrated data, metadata, and analysis
- Develop instrument-control and data-analysis workflows
- Document methods and prepare peer-reviewed publications and project reports
- Present research results
- Conduct experiments in accordance with laboratory and laser-safety procedures
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts