Project assistant in Biophotonics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

We are developing entomological laser radar for monitoring insects and pests in forestry setting, and now seek to improve our understanding of light scattering from insects, in particular the Ips typographus bark beetle. We will do this by laboratory reference measurements in vivo and ex vivo. The reference measurements include melanisation and depolarization ratios for body and wing components as well as spectrally fringed coherent scattering from thin films.

Work duties Learning how to operate the existing imaging system (hardware and software). Improving the software for controlling the instruments. Testing and calibrating the instruments. Quantify spectral and polarimetry scattering cross sections for forestry pests. Determine the effective wing membrane thickness of Ips typographus. Scientific reporting.

Qualifications Applicants must have:

• Mcs. in Photonics
• Have conducted master thesis work in Biophotonics
• Peer-reviewed international publications in the domain of bio photonics
• Experience in 3D printing
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Good skills in the experimental arrangements of optical imaging setups
• Excellent skills in Matlab
• Knowledge in image post-processing

Other merits We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. 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 department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment Temporary employment, 100 %, 6 months with start as soon as possible.

Instructions on how to apply Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).