Researcher in 3D Printed Optical Instrumentation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

This aim of this position is to aid the African Spectral Imaging Network (AFSIN) to build their own scientific instruments within biophotonics and optical spectroscopy. The applications address local problems within medical diagnostics, crop analysis and environmental monitoring. Realistic instrumentation is about applying advanced knowledge of light-matter interaction to solve societal problems in the most simple and clever ways. The projects enable African master- and PhD-students to create their own instrumentation crucial for their projects and for Africa’s future generation of physicists. The position is within a creative environment employing latest trends in 3D-printing, table-top CNC, smartphones, drones, Raspberry Pi microprocessors and within the open source and open hardware initiatives. The position is dedicated to the design and preparations for constructing spectroscopic instruments during African workshops and also in presenting results from case studies with scientific publications and with video media.

Work duties

• Research, development and calibration of low-cost and 3D printed instrumentation for applied optical spectroscopy.
• Documenting and publishing engineering concepts with proof of principle applications.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies in African workshops.
• Opportunity for training in higher education teaching.
• Supervision of masters- and doctoral- students in Lund and various countries in Africa.
• Organizing logistics and material purchases for practical sessions at workshops.
• Engage in public outreach and popular communication.
• Contribute to research grant proposals for funding our research group.

Qualification requirements

Applicants must have:

• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within photonic instrumentation.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Basic knowledge of French or Spanish.
• Experience of conducting hands-on workshops in the developing World.
• Experience in applied spectroscopy with light emitting diodes and laser diodes.
• Knowledge on light interaction with biological tissue.
• Basic craftsmanship skills in mechanics, electronics, optics and programming.
• Essential experience on video production.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the research group, and they their focus to develop the topic.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

• Record in engagement in the African physics community.
• Experience with microprocessors such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi or Mindstorm.
• Experience with programming languages such as Matlab, LabView, Octave or Python.
• Experience with Global Open Source Hardware.

Terms of employment Temporary employment, 20%, 12 months.

Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.