Optical physicist
Triplet ImagingSan Francisco, CA, United States2 days ago
Salary
$150,000.00–$180,000.00 yearly
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionPhD in experimental optical physics or equivalent experience Demonstrated track record of building high precision hardware Experience with imaging biological systems — fluorescence microscopy preferred, ideally multiphoton microscopy 2+ years of a postdoc or industry experience Proficient with Zemax software 150,000-$180,000 annual salary, equity, and benefits
About the role
We’re hiring an optical physicist to lead our research on the characterization and application of a novel method for generating multiphoton fluorescence. As our first full-time scientific hire, you will have a high degree of ownership over the company research agenda.
In this role you will :
- Continue optimization of our technology e.g. testing new fluorescent indicators, implementing approaches to decrease power levels, testing different light sources
- Test and characterize novel applications of our technology e.g. lithography, diagnostics, opsins
- Run characterization experiments on various models studying variables like photobleaching, power levels, pulse width, and fluorescence levels
- Collaborate with biologists, chemists, and protein engineers on the development and testing of novel indicators
- Prototype microscopes in collaboration with our optomechanical engineer
- Author technical documentation and scientific publications
- Propose additional applications
- Perform spectroscopy experiments on fluorescent proteins
Key qualifications
Preferred qualifications
Salary / Pay Range
Apply on LinkedIn or email [email protected] with a cover letter and CV.