Postdoctoral researcher in photonics for tissue characterisation / biomedical engineer in pathology

Who can apply: A PhD in biomedical engineering, photonics or optical engineering, or a related field, obtained no more than five years ago; an engineering background is essential. Experience building optical instruments and with machine learning and programming is required. Good oral and written English is required. What is funded: A full-time two-year postdoctoral appointment, with the aim of a longer-term position, in the PATHiDT team at the University of Antwerp and the Department of Pathology at Antwerp University Hospital (UZA). No salary figure is printed. Planned start is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible after. Deadline: Up to and including 30 November 2026 (, via the University of Antwerp online application platform. Round: Vacancy 4577.

Read the full call and apply on the official page: University of Antwerp (Universiteit Antwerpen), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Molecular Imaging, Pathology, Radiotherapy and Oncology (with the Department of Pathology, Antwerp University Hospital), official page.

Who can apply

• A PhD in biomedical engineering, photonics or optical engineering, or a related field, obtained no more than five years ago; an engineering background is essential. Experience building optical instruments and with machine learning and programming is required. Good oral and written English is required.

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