{"id":22567,"date":"2025-03-06T07:47:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T06:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufe.cz\/?post_type=volne_pozice&#038;p=22567"},"modified":"2025-12-18T09:21:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T08:21:35","slug":"postdoc-in-nano-optics-and-super-resolution-microscopy","status":"publish","type":"volne_pozice","link":"https:\/\/www.ufe.cz\/en\/volne-pozice\/postdoc-in-nano-optics-and-super-resolution-microscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Postdoc in Nano-Optics and Super-Resolution Microscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22567\" class=\"elementor elementor-22567\" data-elementor-post-type=\"volne_pozice\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5772a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d5772a8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-268be51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"268be51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We invite applications for a fully funded <strong>postdoctoral position<\/strong> within the <strong>Nano-Optics Group<\/strong>, led by Marek Piliarik, at the Institute of Photonics and Electronics, Prague, Czech Academy of Sciences. This position is part of the <strong>ERC-CZ project<\/strong>, which aims to develop <strong>the next generation of<\/strong> <strong>label-free super-resolution microscopy<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Our research focuses on cutting-edge <strong>single-molecule imaging, optical wavefront shaping, high-speed ultrasensitive microscopy<\/strong>, <strong>and interferometric scattering microscopy (iSCAT)<\/strong> addressing key challenges in <strong>biology, biophysics, and biochemistry<\/strong>. The project offers flexibility in prioritizing research topics, spanning from <strong>theoretical photonics and novel microscope designs to applied biophysics<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Candidates with research experience in <strong>microscopy and optics development<\/strong> and an interest in the intersection of <strong>physics and biology<\/strong> are encouraged to apply. Applications can be pre-submitted with a <strong>CV only<\/strong>, while additional documents \u2014 <strong>a motivation letter, a full list of publications, and at least two references <\/strong>\u2014 are appreciated and can be provided <strong>with the <\/strong><strong>official <\/strong><strong>application or upon request<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Applications can be sent directly by email to <strong><a href=\"mailto:hr@ufe.cz\">hr@ufe.cz<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with the subject line <strong>&#8220;UFE-NP51&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Ideal candidate profile<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>PhD in optics, optical engineering, optoelectronics, applied physics, biophysics or chemistry.<\/li><li>Excellent publication record.<\/li><li>Research experience and hands-on experimental skills in optics, preferably microscopy, bioimaging, plasmonics, near-field optics or adaptive optics.<\/li><li>Keen interest in the interface between physics and biology.<\/li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team-focused environment.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Conduct research under the ERC-CZ project, focusing on the development of novel microscopy techniques. Other projects in the group are open for participation upon discussion.<\/li><li>Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to both technological advancements and biological insights.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>About the employer<\/strong><\/p><p>The Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the Cezch Academy of Sciences (\u00daFE) is a public research institution, one of the research institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences, the largest non-university research organization in the Czech Republic. \u00daFE carries out research in the scientific fields of photonics, optoelectronics, and electronics.<\/p><p>The Nano Optics group, headed by Marek Piliarik, is advancing the fundamental understanding of light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. Our focus areas include single-molecule label-free detection, interferometric scattering microscopy, ultrasensitive vibrational spectroscopy, and more. The group has a successful record of technology transfer and industrial collaborations, and participates in a range of cross-disciplinary collaborations, including a partnership with the Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences.<\/p><p><strong>We offer<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and unique experimental setups.<\/li><li>Engagement in high-impact research projects.<\/li><li>Support for career development towards scientific independence.<\/li><li>Funding for up to 5 years (starting with 1-year contract and possible extension).<\/li><li>Full time employment with 5 weeks of vacation plus 3 days of personal leave.<\/li><li>Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a pension contribution, meal subsidy and support for sports and leisure activities.<\/li><li>Flexible work arrangements including the possibility of up to 40% remote work and part-time positions.<\/li><li>Assistance with housing.<\/li><\/ul><p>Reference number: <strong>UFE-NP51<\/strong><\/p><p>Areas of Research: Optical Microscopy, Nanophysics, Optics and Photonics, Adaptive Optics, Biophysics<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"stav":[],"vyzkumne_tymy":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ufe.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/volne_pozice\/22567"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ufe.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/volne_pozice"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ufe.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/volne_pozice"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ufe.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/volne_pozice\/22567\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ufe.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22567"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"stav","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ufe.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/stav?post=22567"},{"taxonomy":"vyzkumne_tymy","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ufe.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vyzkumne_tymy?post=22567"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}