Yocto

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Positions: Photonics research and development engineer
Location: Stanford, CA
Innovation Area: Energy, Food, Water, Human Health and Environment Nexus
Position Type: TomKat Center-supported
Compensation: $7,500
Internship Term: 8 weeks

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We are seeking creative and collaborative scientists and engineers to help pioneer next-generation of cell handling and characterization. We are developing a rapid and low-cost optical technology to identify bacterial pathogens in various media such as food, water and biofluids. Instead of relying on bacterial cultures to amplify the number of pathogens to a detectable level, we use bioprinting to split the sample into single-cellular pixels. Optical spectral images, in conjunction with state-of-the-art algorithms, are used to detect and identify pathogens in the sample, down to the single-pathogen level.

Successful candidates will be working with a team of researchers within Stanford facilities and will take the lead in testing, characterizing, and optimizing our second-generation low-cost spectrometers to be deployed and evaluated onsite.

Responsibilities

Use optical simulations tools to design and develop our next generation spectrometer.
Design and execute experiments for spectral interrogation of cellular samples using our home-built spectrometer.
Perform basic spectral data analysis.
Explore design options for a fully integrated platform.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applicants at any stage in their career who are passionate about sustainability, enthusiastic to work on a multidisciplinary project, and unafraid to learn new skills.

Required Expertise

Basic experience in optical spectroscopy and instrumentation.
Familiarity with data analysis software (Matlab and/or python)
Knowledge of optical system design and simulation tools.
Familiarity with nanoscale fabrication techniques is a huge plus.

Preferred Skills/Majors