Job description 

Researchers of the Institute FEMTO-ST recently filed a patent for an innovative technology for combining a wide-field optical microscope to an ion or electron one. We are now seeking an engineer or post‑doc to lead both the development of a high‑TRL prototype and its commercial valorization, with the prospect of founding a start‑up and taking high‑level responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will be to: 

• design, simulate and optimize the optical layout based on the patented concept, and contribute to the associated intellectual properties, 

• implement a prototype that can be adapted on an ion or electron microscope via its standard ports (TRL 5-6), 

• develop the software interface synchronized with the electron/ion microscope, 

• contribute to identify and engage industrial partners for co-development, 

• define the strategy for a commercial exploitation of the technology.

Desired qualification and skills:

• PhD, MSc or Engineer’s degree in Physics or Optics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (e.g. for postdocs) or academic training (e.g. for junior engineers) in optical design.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a strong interest in technology transfer.
• Some experience with software interfacing, SEM/TEM or FIB operation and/or with off-axis parabolic mirror utilization is a plus.

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