Researcher (M/F) in PhD in optical imaging for biology

Updated: 30 days ago
Location: Limoges, LIMOUSIN
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 13 Jan 2026

24 Dec 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

CNRS
Department

XLIM
Research Field

Engineering
Physics
Technology
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

France
Application Deadline

13 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

2 Mar 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The XLIM laboratory in University of Limoges is world widely recognized in particular in the field of optics and photonics. The team is working in the Photonic axis and is developing novel optical imaging techniques for biology.
In particular, Pierre Bon is developing novel label imaging techniques for biological tissue studies. The candidate will work is this research team.
The PhD candidate will present his work in international conferences around the world (1 to 3 international trips).

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.

Super-resolution imaging in optical microscopy now achieves nanometric resolution without requiring electron microscopy. However, it currently remains limited to the use of fluorescent molecules. Within our team, we are developing super-resolution approaches compatible with label-free imaging (Aguilar et al. 2021).
We have extended this technique to label-free samples and can now observe thick biological samples at rates reaching the kHz range. This will enable the non-invasive study of intact biological tissue dynamics.
The goal of this thesis is to (1) strengthen the setup to make it compatible with high-speed imaging over long durations, (2) optimize system control and develop signal processing tools, and (3) apply it to imaging challenges involving organoids and living biological tissues.

- Hardware (opto-electronics) and software
- Optical alignment
- Model and biological sample imaging

- Microscopy knwoledge
- Optical imaging (theory and experiment)
- Programming (Labview, Python/Matlab)
- Organisation
- Autonomy
- Interdisciplinary skills


Where to apply
Website
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR7252-PIEBON-004/Candidater.aspx

Requirements
Research Field
Engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Technology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
FRENCH
Level
Basic

Research Field
Engineering
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Physics
Years of Research Experience
None

Research Field
Technology
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR7252-PIEBON-004/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
XLIM
Country
France
City
LIMOGES
Geofield


Contact
City

LIMOGES
Website

http://www.xlim.fr/

STATUS: EXPIRED

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