Research Scientist in Computational Optics
The California Research Center of Ricoh Innovations seeks a researcher in Computational Optics
or closely related fields to join an established team creating new technologies and business
opportunities for task-specific digital-optical imaging systems.
The position requires the ability to identify application opportunities, formulate theory and
algorithms, to support design of new classes of imaging systems, to help build prototypes that
demonstrate key new concepts, and to interact with potential customers to match customer needs
with technologies. A Ph.D. or equivalent experience is required. The successful candidate h
as demonstrated competency and creativity in imaging and optical system design, strong
communication skills, and ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects. Excellent c
ommunications skills--from writing and presenting technical papers to the professional community
through non-expert business colleagues--is required.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in optics, electrical engineering, physics, computer science or closely related field
- Ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems
- Experience in optical system design software such as Zemax or Code V
- Strong Matlab, C, C++ programming skills
- Experience in research-level optical bench work
- Actively collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred job qualifications
- Strong expertise in optics, digital image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning,
image processing hardware implementation
- Expertise designing optical systems
- Domain expertise in at least one application-specific imaging area
About Ricoh
The Ricoh California Research Center (CRC) offers a unique opportunity to enjoy
the environment of a top industrial research laboratory. We are a small group (about 20
researchers) that has been very successful in research relevant to Ricoh and the scientific
community in general. Located in Menlo Park, near Stanford University, CRC offers a
dynamic work environment and competitive compensation.
Send resumes to:
Ricoh Innovations Inc.
2882 Sand Hill Road, Suite 115
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Fax: 650-854-8740
Apply Here: dor-res@rii.ricoh.com
