The College of Optometry seeks a non-tenure track senior research scientist with expertise in optical instrument design, and construction to serve as program manager and senior designer for a National Eye Institute (NEI) funded core facility dedicated to Instrument Design. The senior research scientist would be responsible for day to day operations of facility that provides support to vision scientists at UH by designing, prototyping and machining custom instrumentation for their projects. The ideal candidate also would provide tutorials in optical design, light measurement and related areas to graduate and postdoctoral trainees.
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Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in a STEM discipline that includes design and use of optical instruments
Postdoctoral training in optical instrumentation including work with lasers 15+ years of experience designing, building and modifying optical instrumentation in industrial and academic settings, 5+ years in team or program management roles.
Peer reviewed publications of original research in relevant areas.
Specific experience in design and maintenance of adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopes and other custom optical instruments is desirable.
Experience in spectroscopy and light measurement.
Skill in electronics, designing building and trouble shooting.