Biomedical Optical Scientist | DELFT

About the positionpTNO Optics designs and fabricates high‑end optical systems for a broad range of applications, including space‑based atmospheric monitoring, optical satellite communication, medical instrumentation, quantum technologies, structural health monitoring, and semiconductor industry instrumentation. The work is for customers such as Airbus, NASA, and Heidelberg Engineering. Our optics expertise ranges from large‑scale geometrical optics to fibre optics, integrated photonics and sub‑wavelength metamaterials. /pbrHet is essentieel dat u als sollicitant aan de richtlijnen voor deze functie voldoet. Lees de onderstaande tekst daarom zorgvuldig door.brYour rolepAs an Optical Scientist, you will specialize in developing and analysing Monte‑Carlo–based light propagation simulations. You will work on TNO’s in‑house Python package for photon‑propagation simulations (TOMCA), focusing on retinal and skin applications and contributing to experimental validation with artificial tissues and clinical data. /pResponsibilitiesulliDevelop and refine software for optics simulation models. /liliCollaborate with the team to interpret simulation results and provide insights. /liliManage stakeholder relationships for both internal and external projects. /liliDesign and perform experiments to validate simulation outputs. /liliAssist in troubleshooting and optimizing code, including Python, MATLAB, and CUDA. /liliConduct literature research and interpret medical research to inform simulations. /liliMaintain up‑to‑date documentation and contribute to project organization. /li /ulQualificationsulliPhD in physics, biomedical optics, or equivalent experience. /liliExperience with light‑propagation modelling using Monte‑Carlo simulations. /liliStrong coding skills, particularly in Python; experience with MATLAB and CUDA is a plus. /liliThree years of experience with clinical trials, commercial medical devices, and/or post‑doctoral research. /liliInterest in the medical domain and contributing to healthcare innovations. /liliExcellent organisational and communication skills, with a strong internal motivation for finding the “story” in data. /liliA methodical data‑analysis mindset, useful for multi‑dimensional parameter‑space analysis. /liliFluent communication in English. /li /ulBenefits and compensationpWe offer a gross monthly salary between €4,804.00 and €6,545.00, based on experience, plus 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33%, and a flex budget (5.58% + €180). Additional benefits include: /pulliProfessional, innovative working environment with leading experts. /liliOpportunities to attend courses, workshops, conferences, and receive training and coaching. /lili33 days of annual leave plus a flexible holiday. /liliInclusive and equitable workplace initiatives such as Jong TNO, expertise‑based guilds, Rainbow Community, and Round Tables on diverse inclusion topics. /liliMobility plan with full compensation for public transportation and business travel. /liliSocial events and flexible working hours; partial‑time and remote work options. /liliExtensive relocation package for international candidates and a good pension scheme. /li /ulEqual opportunity employmentpTNO is an employer that works towards a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment where every employee can flourish. xgiwjmb We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or background. /pbr