General information
Offer title : Optical Imaging Engineer (M/F) for Biology (H/F)
Reference : UMR7252-PIEBON-003
Number of position : 1
Workplace : LIMOGES
Date of publication : 02 September 2025
Type of Contract : IT in FTC
Contract Period : 4 months
Expected date of employment : 1 November 2025
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : 2496,98€ gross
Desired level of education : BAC+5
Experience required : 1 to 4 years
BAP : C - Engineering Sciences and Scientific Instrumentation
Emploi type : Instrument Operation Engineer
Missions
As part of the European research project SPECIPHIC, the engineer (M/F) will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing optical microscope used for quantitative phase imaging in thick samples. Their tasks will range from optics to biology, including signal processing and programming for microscope control. The individual will interact daily with other team members to successfully carry out their missions.
Activities
• Operate the super-resolution imaging microscope available in the laboratory
• Prepare sample mounts
• Image model and biological samples
Skills
• Perform optical alignment
• Conduct signal processing
• Prepare samples
• Collaborate with the team
Work Context
Founded in 1968, the University of Limoges is a human-scale university that educates over 16,000 students and employs more than 1,800 permanent staff members. Located at the heart of Europe, it is a major multidisciplinary hub for higher education, offering an environment highly conducive to scientific fulfillment. Open and dynamic, the university is a vibrant place for interaction, with a diverse student population, efficient support structures, close-knit teams, and programs built on cutting-edge research with clear career prospects. Its scientific excellence, supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and high-profile partnerships, helps shape the world of tomorrow.
The recruitment will take place within the XLIM laboratory, a multidisciplinary joint research unit (UMR - CNRS 7252), in collaboration with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). The institute brings together over 500 experts across a wide range of fields, including electronics and microwaves, optics and (bio)photonics, mathematics, computer science, and image processing.
The position is located in a sector under the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that your arrival is authorized by the competent authority of the MESR.
Constraints and risks
• Laser hazards
• Chemical hazards (solvents)
Additional Information
The position is located in a sector subject to the Protection of Scientific and Technical Potential (PPST) regulations. Therefore, in accordance with the regulations, your appointment must be authorized by the relevant authority of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR).