Postdoctoral Research Associate - Quantum Optics and Bioimaging
UT-Battelle · Oak Ridge, TN · 3 wk ago
AnalystFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; can fold minor metadata into short p or drop. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove instructions about uploading docs, etc. Also remove special requirements? Those are part of qualifications? The "Special Requirements" includes PhD time limit, appointment length, etc. Those are substantive; we should keep them maybe under Requirements or Qualifications. The posting includes Basic Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications, Special Requirements. We can combine into Requirements/Qualifications sections.
We need sections: About the role (Overview), Responsibilities (Major Duties/Responsibilities), Requirements (Basic Qualifications), Preferred Qualifications maybe as part of Requirements or separate Skills? Could have Requirements and Preferred Qualifications. Also Benefits (ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs... list). Pay? Not specified explicitly; they say competitive pay but no numbers; we should not create Pay section if not specific. Schedule? Not specific. So we may omit Pay and Schedule sections.
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We also need to include Special Requirements (appointment length, etc.) maybe under Requirements as well.
We must not include duplicated lines. Remove application instructions, EEO, etc.
Let's extract substantive content:
Overview: "We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Optics and Bioimaging to develop squeezed-light sensing and quantum-enhanced microscopy for label-free imaging of cells and tissues. This position resides in the Quantum Computing and Sensing Group in the Computational Science and Engineering Division (CSED), Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The researcher will work with an interdisciplinary team of optical scientists, quantum researchers, biologists, and computational researchers."
Major Duties/Responsibilities list:
- Design, assemble, align, and characterize optical instrumentation for squeezed-light sensing and microscopy.
- Benchmark quantum-enhanced measurements against coherent-light measurements at comparable sample illumination and acquisition time, progressing from reference samples to biological specimens.
- Collaborate with biology teams to image cells and tissues while evaluating sample integrity and illumination effects.
- Coordinate optical measurements with the imaging teams; provide calibrated data, metadata, and analysis to ORNL and university collaborators.
- Develop instrument-control and data-analysis workflows; document methods, prepare peer-reviewed publications and project reports, and present research results.
- Conduct experiments in accordance with ORNL laboratory and laser-safety procedures.
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
- Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications:
- A PhD in physics, optics, photonics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, earned no more than five years before application; all degree requirements must be completed before the appointment begins.
- Hands-on research experience building, aligning, or characterizing optical systems for microscopy, spectroscopy, interferometry, or quantum-optics experiments.
- Experience acquiring and analyzing experimental data using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or comparable scientific software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with squeezed light generation and characterization, nonlinear optics, optical phase locking, and low-noise photodetection.
- Experience developing microscopy, interferometric imaging, or other label-free optical microscopy methods.
- Experience with biological imaging, optical-loss and noise characterization, or integration of complementary imaging modalities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
Special Requirements:
- Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
- The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension.
- Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.
- Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. (This is application instruction; maybe we should drop as it's instruction. The instruction says remove application instructions. So we drop that line.)
ORNL description: "As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation. ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience. Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts."
We need Benefits section: list those benefits.
We should not include the earlier generic statement about competitive pay and benefits programs; we can keep as intro paragraph before list.
We must not include Pay section because no specific pay.
We must not include Schedule section.
We must not include duplicated lines.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Optics and Bioimaging to develop squeezed-light sensing and quantum-enhanced microscopy for label-free imaging of cells and tissues. This position resides in the Quantum Computing and Sensing Group in the Computational Science and Engineering Division (CSED), Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The researcher will work with an interdisciplinary team of optical scientists, quantum researchers, biologists, and computational researchers.
Responsibilities
- Design, assemble, align, and characterize optical instrumentation for squeezed-light sensing and microscopy.
- Benchmark quantum-enhanced measurements against coherent-light measurements at comparable sample illumination and acquisition time, progressing from reference samples to biological specimens.
- Collaborate with biology teams to image cells and tissues while evaluating sample integrity and illumination effects.
- Coordinate optical measurements with the imaging teams; provide calibrated data, metadata, and analysis to ORNL and university collaborators.
- Develop instrument-control and data-analysis workflows; document methods, prepare peer-reviewed publications and project reports, and present research results.
- Conduct experiments in accordance with ORNL laboratory and laser-safety procedures.
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
- Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Requirements
- A PhD in physics, optics, photonics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, earned no more than five years before application; all degree requirements must be completed before the appointment begins.
- Hands-on research experience building, aligning, or characterizing optical systems for microscopy, spectroscopy, interferometry, or quantum-optics experiments.
- Experience acquiring and analyzing experimental data using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or comparable scientific software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with squeezed light generation and characterization, nonlinear optics, optical phase locking, and low-noise photodetection.
- Experience developing microscopy, interferometric imaging, or other label-free optical microscopy methods.
- Experience with biological imaging, optical-loss and noise characterization, or integration of complementary imaging modalities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
Special Requirements
- Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.
- The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension.
- Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.
Benefits
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Generous Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Educational Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Discounts