Postdoctoral Researcher in Spectroscopy and Imaging | Postdoktorand:in der Spektroskopie und Bildgebung (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role at the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technologies (Leibniz-IPHT) focuses on advancing field-resolved spectroscopy (FRS) and mid-infrared (MIR) laser technology for biomedical applications. As part of a multidisciplinary team in the 'Field-Resolved Optical Precision Metrology' group, you will develop a new generation of ultra-compact FRS instruments and lead their deployment within the intensive care unit at Jena University Hospital. Your day-to-day work involves developing broadband, waveform-stable MIR sources and optimizing optical waveform sampling techniques. This position is uniquely funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant and linked to the 'Balance of the Microverse' Cluster of Excellence, offering a rare opportunity to bridge the gap between experimental laser physics and real-time clinical diagnostics. You will collaborate closely with clinicians to establish breath analysis as a novel diagnostic tool for critically ill patients, utilizing world-class fiber-drawing and cleanroom facilities in the vibrant science city of Jena.