Postdoctoral Fellow in Metaoptics (Leung Research Group)

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 January 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.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds a Ph.D. in physics, optics, engineering, photonics, or other related fields.
• Ph.D. candidates about to graduate are welcome to apply
• Demonstrated understanding of optics and photonics
• Experience with either optical wave propagation simulations (e.g., Finite-Difference Time-Doman, Rigorous Coupled Wave Analysis, FEM) for metaoptics or experimental experience with metaoptics

 

Salary:  We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus generous benefits.

 

Appointment Type:  Twelve-month full-time non-tenure track appointment with potential to be extended annually, subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

 

 

Application Instructions:  Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by December 10, 2024 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/26152

 

Questions may be sent to:  Dr. Hui Min Leung (huileung@iu.edu)

 

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

 

 

Application Materials:

 

1. Cover letter describing your research interests and background

 

2. CV, including your contact information and publication list

 

3. Names, title, affiliations, and email addresses for three professional references

 

 

 

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/