Biomedical Optics Lab

Recruitment

Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers in Biophotonics 

The Biophotonics Laboratory at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Kentucky is seeking highly motivated graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to join our interdisciplinary research team. Our lab focuses on developing advanced optical spectroscopy and tomography techniques for assessing blood flow, oxygenation, and oxygen metabolism in both healthy and diseased tissues of animals and humans. The overarching goal of our research is to explore the feasibility of optical instruments for disease diagnosis and for the longitudinal monitoring of therapeutic interventions. 

Our program integrates multiple disciplines, including medical engineering, optics, electronics, computer science, medical instrumentation, and clinical applications, with the aim of establishing a robust platform for biophotonics innovation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and development of experimental spectroscopy and imaging systems. 

• Development of image reconstruction algorithms. 

• In vivo monitoring of tissue hemodynamics (blood flow, oxygenation, oxygen metabolism). 

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance the lab’s research goals. 

Qualifications: 

• For Graduate Students: A background in biomedical engineering, optics, electronics, computer science, or related fields. Experience with programming and laboratory work is preferred. 

• For Postdoctoral Researchers: A Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, optics, electronics, computer science, or a related field. Experience in optical spectroscopy/imaging, AI, or similar fields is highly desirable. 

To Apply: 

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining their research interests and relevant experience to: 

Guoqiang Yu, Ph.D.

University Research Professor

Jack and Linda Gill Eminent Professor in Science and Engineering

Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering (Primary)

Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Joint)

University of Kentucky

E-mail: guoqiang.yu@uky.edu