Optical Systems Associate (Undergraduate / Placement) – 12 Weeks
Illumina(29 days ago)
About this role
An Optical Systems Associate (Undergraduate Placement) at Illumina is a 12-week, on-site R&D placement in Cambridge contributing to the development of optical technologies that power DNA sequencing platforms. The role provides hands-on exposure to interdisciplinary research at the interface of physics, biology, and engineering and involves collaboration with scientists and engineers. Candidates must be current UK-based undergraduates studying a physical science.
Required Skills
- Optics
- Microscopy
- Laboratory Work
- MATLAB
- Python
- ImageJ
- LabVIEW
- Data Analysis
- Experimental Design
- Problem Solving
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Qualifications
- Undergraduate Degree in Physics, Engineering or Mathematics (in progress)
About Illumina
illumina.comIllumina sequencing and array technologies drive advances in life science research, translational and consumer genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
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