Mission
Our group (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. ) invites applications for a post‑doctoral position to advance photobiomodulation (PBM) methods. The project aims to develop and optimize radiometric and spectral protocols, and to validate metabolic readouts in vitro and in vivo , in order to boost the mechanistic understanding and translational potential of PBM therapies.
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Design, execute, and evaluate experiments to optimize spectral and radiometric parameters in PBM.
- Develop, validate, and quantify metabolic assays (e.g. fluorescence imaging/FLIM, respiration assays) in cell culture and preclinical models.
- Build, calibrate, and maintain optical instrumentation and measurement setups, ensuring measurement reproducibility.
- Lead data analyses, maintain reproducible pipelines, and interpret results in mechanistic and biological context.
- Write manuscripts, present results, and, possibly, contribute to project reporting and grant writing.
- Collaborate closely within a small, multidisciplinary research team, including potential industrial/clinical partners.
- Mentor students or interns, and engage in general lab and safety responsibilities.
Profile
- PhD in (bio)physics, or a related discipline, with strong experience in cell biology
- Proven hands‑on expertise in experimental biomedical optics, and mechanistic insight into light–tissue / metabolism interactions
- Demonstrated experience in assessing metabolic activity in vitro and/or in vivo (e.g. imaging, spectroscopy, biochemical assays)
- Excellent scientific communication (oral & written) in English
- Collaborative mindset, open to new ideas, and ability to work across disciplines.
- Affinity for hands‑on work with biological samples
Desirable / advantageous assets
- Prior work in photobiomodulation, photomedicine, or optical therapeutics.
- Experience in optical imaging (confocal, FLIM, multiphoton), spectroscopy, radiometry, or custom instrumentation.
- Background in in vivo models, imaging‑guided therapies, or translational research.
- Proficiency in statistical data analysis (Python, Matlab, R, etc.).
- Knowledge of French is an advantage.
We offer
- A stimulating, international environment at one of Europe\'s premier research institutions
- Access to state‑of‑the‑art core facilities in optics, imaging, and bioanalytics
- Competitive salary as per EPFL / SNSF guidelines and excellent working conditions
- Opportunity for impactful, translational research and engagement with industrial/clinical collaborators
- Mentorship, professional development, and a collegial, collaborative team
Informations
Reference: 1795
Start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: 1 November 2025
