- Salary
- $80k – $120k
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
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Description of Company:
Nanobiosym stands at the forefront of transforming personalized medicine, breakthrough technologies, and global healthcare delivery. Founded by a distinguished MIT- and Harvard-trained Physician and Physicist, Nanobiosym develops pioneering platform technologies that leverage cutting-edge advances in physics, biomedicine, and nanotechnology.
As the first-ever recipient of the XPRIZE for healthcare and the winner of multiple prestigious peer-reviewed research awards, Nanobiosym is expanding its world-class team as it transitions into a global commercial enterprise.
Senior Quantum Optics, Atomic Physics Scientist
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Optical Physicist with deep expertise in experimental and applied optics. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Experimental Physics, Optical Physics, Atomic Physics (Advanced Instrumentation, Signal to noise optimization), Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of hands-on research experience.
Key Technical Qualifications
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Extensive, hands-on optical bench expertise, including the design, construction, alignment, and maintenance of complex optical setups involving advanced laser sources.
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Strong foundation in optical physics, with proven ability to model, analyze, troubleshoot, and refine sophisticated optical systems.
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Experience in quantum optics and atomic physics, such as laser-matter interactions, single-molecule imaging, precision measurement techniques, advanced detection systems, or atomic-scale instrumentation (preferred).
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Demonstrated experience in laser trapping and laser cooling for cold atoms or related precision laser-based manipulation applications (preferred).
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Optical tweezers design and operation is required.
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Mastery of high-precision optical alignment across multiple degrees of freedom.
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Advanced programming proficiency in LabVIEW and MATLAB.
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Strong competence in data acquisition, signal processing, and statistical analysis.
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Experience working with acousto-optic modulators/deflectors and other high-precision photonics components.
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Expertise in signal-to-noise optimization, including vibration isolation methodologies and noise-reduction strategies.
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Additional experience with mechanical CAD, machine shop tools, and opto-mechanical design is a strong plus.
Professional Attributes
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Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple parallel projects within a fast-paced startup environment.
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Demonstrates a proactive, solution-driven mindset with a strong "can-do" attitude.
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Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
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Thrives in an interdisciplinary environment working alongside physicists, engineers, biologists, entrepreneurs, and senior executives
Skills
MATLAB