Job Title: Researcher 2 (Refractive Optics- Imaging Lens Design)
The Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA) is a research centre working in the fields of applied optics and photonics and is based at Munster Technological University.
About CAPPA
CAPPA has an active and varied research portfolio and industrial partners in various sectors including medical devices, electronics, food technology, pharmaceuticals and photonics.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct individual and/or collaborative research to the highest ethical standards in a variety of settings
* Design, simulate, and optimize optical systems using software such as Zemax Optic Studio or equivalent
* Develop imaging optics solutions for various applications, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability
* Source and test off-the-shelf imaging solutions
* Perform CAD design for optical systems and components to ensure precision in manufacturing and assembly
* Conduct performance analysis and testing of optical prototypes, refining designs based on experimental results
* Support prototyping and validation efforts, including hands-on work in labs and coordination with manufacturing partners
Qualifications Requirements and Selection Criteria for role:
* PhD in a relevant field such as physics, electrical engineering, photonics or optics
* At least 8 years of relevant post-graduate research or industrial experience
* Experimental experience with photonics
* Understanding light-matter interactions, wave optics, diffraction, and phase manipulation
* Strong proficiency in optical design software, specifically Zemax OpticStudio
* Expertise in imaging optics including photographic lenses/objectives
* Familiarity with CAD design software for detailed mechanical design and integration of optical components
* Demonstrable research skills, proposal and report writing and project management skills
Desirable Skills:
* Proven record of high-quality research
* Capable of directing and interfacing with the work of collaborators at remote locations
* Publication record
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work well in teams and support development of others