Hardware Research Engineer (Optomechanical Systems)

The Kortum Lab in Rice University’s Department of Bioengineering seeks a Hardware Research Engineer (Optomechanical Systems) to support translational clinical research involving optical microscopy for evaluation of margin status during cancer surgery. The position will contribute to next-generation optomechanical design and development of array microscopes and sample preparation systems, with an emphasis on system optimization, clinical validation, cost-efficient components, imaging performance, and preparation for eventual commercialization.