Postdoctoral Associate - Bioengineering

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the supporting documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities. 

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

About George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing:

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing ranks among the top 20 undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment.

We seek greater representation of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans in disciplines in which they have historically been underrepresented; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought, and we support an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

Position Summary:

The Biophotonics Instrumentation Laboratory in the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the development of advanced optical instrumentation for imaging and sensing applications. This position will focus on the design, fabrication, integration, and evaluation of hyperspectral snapshot imaging systems for remote sensing applications, within a research environment that combines optics, opto-mechanics, electronics, software, and biomaterials to address complex detection and diagnostic challenges.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in applied optics and hands-on experimental research, with the ability to contribute across instrument design, bench testing, data analysis, and system development. This role also supports the broader research mission of the laboratory through publication, proposal development, and collaboration with students and other research personnel.

More information about the Tkaczyk Biophotonics Instrumentation Lab can be found here: https://tkaczyklab.rice.edu

Workplace Requirements:

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at Rice University. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $62,232

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. 

This is a one-year, benefits-eligible position funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds and may be renewed based on continued funding availability, research needs, and performance.

Additional Information:

Anticipated start date: Between May 1, 2026 and June 1, 2026.

Minimum Requirements: