Job Openings

SCC is seeking a motivated programming intern to build interactive tools for visualizing and exploring scientific data, primarily using three dimensional representations. This position is from June to August 2026 in New York City for a current undergraduate or graduate student.

We currently have a number of Research Associate vacancies to support the Multidimensional Imaging (MDI) Challenge Team led by Professor Angus Kirkland at the Rosalind Franklin Institute. Our scientists pioneer research in advancing electron ptychography, liquid phase electron microscopy, electron spectroscopy and diffraction underpinned by a strong fundamental theoretical platform.  Applications are encouraged from candidates with backgrounds in physics, biophysics, biochemistry, applied mathematics or related disciplines with an interest and experience of advanced EM methods. Before submitting your application please ensure you read the Job Information Pack for full scope of the projects, related vacancies and to learn about our competitive benefits package. You may choose to apply for more than one role. Please stipulate your vacancy preference on the application form, in line with your skills and experience.  For informal enquiries, please contact recruitment@rfi.ac.uk. If you are interested in working in a forward thinking, innovative organisation which is committed to creating an inclusive environment, we look forward to receiving your application. To be considered, please submit a CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you are the right person for this role, including details about your education and work experience. We are dedicated to ensuring every applicant has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their talents, and we are happy to consider adjustments for candidates with specific needs. Please contact us at recruitment@rfi.ac.uk to discuss your requirements confidentially. Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 18th January 2026. Interviews are planned for early February 2026. Applicants should refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy

We have three open positions (50-100%) in Light Microscopy Metadata, Quality Control, and Community Management. These roles support the development of sustainable standards, tools, and community structures for light microscopy, improving research data quality, reducing avoidable experiments due to poor instrument performance, and helping researchers and facilities keep their systems in top shape. By strengthening metadata standards, validation practices, and community coordination, the project contributes directly to ecological and resource sustainability in microscopy.

Jobdescription Lead Specialist - Light Microscopy Model (LiMi Model): Lead the harmonization and maintenance of light microscopy metadata terminology; coordinate metadata expert groups; prepare and document consensus processes; compare and integrate existing terminologies; establish and maintain the LiMiM GitHub; and engage with industry and standardization bodies (DIN, ISO).

Knowledge and skills advantageous for the position:

• Background in microscopy, imaging workflows, or light-microscopy metadata.
• Experience in computer science, IT, or data management, especially working with standards, ontologies, or GitHub-based workflows.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) in microscopy, including validation studies, SOP development, or standardized sample preparation.
• Experience in macro/script programming, databases (Excel, Python, e.g.) or JSON, LinkML
• Familiarity with community coordination, collaborative projects, or managing scientific working groups.
• Experience with scientific communication, documentation, and outreach within international communities.
• Openness to working in a multinational network, ideally with experience engaging academia, industry, and standardization bodies.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).

 How to apply If any of these roles spark your interest, you are warmly invited to get in touch. Please send your application, including supporting documents (CV, motivation letter, references, certificates and anything else which might help our decision) by 15. January 2026 at the latest, using the following form: https://gerbi-gmb.de/machform/view.php?id=94894    In case of questions, reach out to us via the following e-mail address: position@quarep.org (redirected to Roland Nitschke, Hella Hartmann, Janina Hanne).

Subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L / TVöD.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Comments Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Applicants with severe disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification. We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the positions advertised here.

We have three open positions (50-100%) in Light Microscopy Metadata, Quality Control, and Community Management. These roles support the development of sustainable standards, tools, and community structures for light microscopy, improving research data quality, reducing avoidable experiments due to poor instrument performance, and helping researchers and facilities keep their systems in top shape. By strengthening metadata standards, validation practices, and community coordination, the project contributes directly to ecological and resource sustainability in microscopy.

Jobdescription • Lead Specialist - Validation Team Found and coordinate the QUAREP-LiMi Validation Team; develop validation studies and SOPs for QC and impact studies of quality control procedures, support dissemination of QA & QC methods; prepare standardized samples and QC kits; connect method developers, users, and manufacturers; and help maintain the community QC data repository.

Knowledge and skills advantageous for the position:

• Background in microscopy, imaging workflows, or light-microscopy metadata.
• Experience in computer science, IT, or data management, especially working with standards, ontologies, or GitHub-based workflows.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) in microscopy, including validation studies, SOP development, or standardized sample preparation.
• Experience in macro/script programming, databases (Excel, Python, e.g.) or JSON, LinkML
• Familiarity with community coordination, collaborative projects, or managing scientific working groups.
• Experience with scientific communication, documentation, and outreach within international communities.
• Openness to working in a multinational network, ideally with experience engaging academia, industry, and standardization bodies.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).

 How to apply If any of these roles spark your interest, you are warmly invited to get in touch. Please send your application, including supporting documents (CV, motivation letter, references, certificates and anything else which might help our decision) by 15. January 2026 at the latest, using the following form: https://gerbi-gmb.de/machform/view.php?id=94894    In case of questions, reach out to us via the following e-mail address: position@quarep.org (redirected to Roland Nitschke, Hella Hartmann, Janina Hanne).

Subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L / TVöD.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Comments Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Applicants with severe disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification. We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the positions advertised here.

We have three open positions (50-100%) in Light Microscopy Metadata, Quality Control, and Community Management. These roles support the development of sustainable standards, tools, and community structures for light microscopy, improving research data quality, reducing avoidable experiments due to poor instrument performance, and helping researchers and facilities keep their systems in top shape. By strengthening metadata standards, validation practices, and community coordination, the project contributes directly to ecological and resource sustainability in microscopy.

Jobdescription • Community Coordinator - QUAREP-LiMi Manage and support the QUAREP-LiMi community and its infrastructure (OMERO, protocols.io, Zotero, Zenodo, WordPress); organize meetings and community activities; oversee membership data and working group coordination; contribute to communication, and co-develop strategies for long-term project continuity. The positions will be based in Germany, ideally in Freiburg or Dresden, with the option to work in a hybrid or mobile role. We are flexible in finding solutions that work for the right candidate.

Knowledge and skills advantageous for the position:

• Background in microscopy, imaging workflows, or light-microscopy metadata.
• Experience in computer science, IT, or data management, especially working with standards, ontologies, or GitHub-based workflows.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) in microscopy, including validation studies, SOP development, or standardized sample preparation.
• Experience in macro/script programming, databases (Excel, Python, e.g.) or JSON, LinkML
• Familiarity with community coordination, collaborative projects, or managing scientific working groups.
• Experience with scientific communication, documentation, and outreach within international communities.
• Openness to working in a multinational network, ideally with experience engaging academia, industry, and standardization bodies.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).

 How to apply If any of these roles spark your interest, you are warmly invited to get in touch. Please send your application, including supporting documents (CV, motivation letter, references, certificates and anything else which might help our decision) by 15. January 2026 at the latest, using the following form: https://gerbi-gmb.de/machform/view.php?id=94894    In case of questions, reach out to us via the following e-mail address: position@quarep.org (redirected to Roland Nitschke, Hella Hartmann, Janina Hanne).

Subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L / TVöD.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Comments Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Applicants with severe disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification. We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the positions advertised here.

The Program Manager (PM) will play a central role in managing and implementing the Équilibre program. Working closely with and reporting to Dr. Brown for day-to-day operations and work directly and report to each of the three chairs on specific projects. The PM will co-supervise assistant administrators, and other program staff with the chairs, and be the main contact between project partners and the chairs. The PM will oversee logistics, coordinate daily operations, manage grant budgets and accounting, support events and training activities, and ensure effective communications and reporting. They will support grant writing and funding opportunities and represent Équilibre at national network meetings (CWSE, CISE) and activities. This is a full-time position, majority of time in person but flexible work arrangements can be discussed, 33.5 hours per week, based at McGill University in Montreal. Salary: Depending on experience will include 25% benefits.

Key Responsibilities Program Management & Logistics ● Ensure all Équilibre activities and processes integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion and intersectionality principles.

● Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Équilibre program across McGill, INRS, Université Laval, and partner institutions. ● Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and milestones; track progress and ensure accountability. ● Maintain shared documentation (e.g., Google drive, event forms, reports). Supervision & Team Coordination ● Co-supervise three student administrative helpers with the three chairs. ● Coordinate workflows among chairs, partners, and the national chair network. ● Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of staff. Communications & Dissemination ● Manage external communications with partners, stakeholders, and the public. ● Oversee website management, social media channels, YouTube channel, and podcast editing and dissemination. ● Draft and edit research articles (with co-authorship as appropriate), project reports, white papers, and outreach materials in English and French. ● Coordinate press releases, institutional communications, and event promotion. Event & Program Delivery ● Organize meetings and handle logistics for workshops, training programs, podcasts, Indigenous engagement events, art exhibitions, and roundtables. ● Provide on-site and virtual event support (registration, scheduling, materials, travel). ● Assist with creating workshop manuals, training resources, and dissemination materials. Monitoring & Reporting ● Expense reports, paying invoices, tracking expenditures and coordinating budget monitoring with finance offices of the three institutions. ● Provide data to the national chairs network for annual reports. ● Assist with writing of grant renewal in year 4. ● Compile quarterly reports and support Chair(s) in preparing annual reports to funders. ● Collect and analyze participant feedback, event metrics, and EDI data. Stakeholder Engagement

● Liaise with social science collaborators, Indigenous consultants, academic research professionals, funders, and networks. ● Support policy consultations, advocacy activities, and framework dissemination.

Qualifications Required ● Bachelor’s degree. ● Experience in project management and coordination. ● Experience managing budgets, events, and multi-partner projects. ● Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and project management skills. ● Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French. ● Ability to travel within Quebec and Canada. Considered an Asset ● Experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. ● Experience with community engagement initiatives. ● Experience in research administration or scientific infrastructure programs. ● Competence with digital tools (Google drive, social media platforms, spreadsheets). ● Familiarity with academic reporting processes and stakeholder engagement. ● Experience with social science survey and interview development. ● Competence with website management, digital learning management systems and educational platforms. How to Apply To apply, please send your CV, a short letter of interest outlining your relevant experience, and the names of two to three references by December 15th, 2025 to: cise.quebec@gmail.com McGill University is committed to fulfilling its mission within an institutional environment that embraces equity and diversity. The University seeks to be proactive in attracting excellent academic staff who are members of designated groups, as identified by federal and provincial legislation, as well as McGill’s Employment Equity Policy. These groups include women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, racialized persons/visible minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity (LGBTT2SQ+ persons).

Position Title: Part-time Social Sciences Student Job - Inclusive Research Ecosystem Study Équilibre Chair Summary The Équilibre program is part of the Quebec chair for inclusion in science and engineering (CISE). Équilibre Chair is a Quebec focused initiative that supports inclusion, equity and diversity in research and strengthens the recognition of diverse expertise and unique career pathways of platform scientists within research ecosystems, promotes equitable evaluation of academic research professionals (ARPs), and advances systemic change by embedding equitable access to research infrastructure, allocation of credit, and funding stability, toward ensuring that the people who contribute to and sustain infrastructure platforms are valued and empowered to thrive. Aspects of the program will involve promoting careers as academic research professionals at high schools, CEGEPs and within undergraduate and graduate programs. Social scientists will be engaged in the program to understand the challenges and opportunities experienced by platform scientists in Quebec, identify barriers, and strategies to overcome them. The program will develop and support professional development and technology training opportunities for platform scientists and give them opportunities to tell their stories and showcase how they contribute to research success. The program will develop clear career paths and equitable evaluation frameworks and work with institutions on implementation. The Quebec Chair team is made up of Dr. Brown, McGill University, Dr. Ghuman, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), and Dr. Paquet, Université Laval. In the first two years, the project will focus on understanding existing opportunities and challenges for academic research professionals working in scientific platforms in the Natural Sciences and Engineering (NSE) in Quebec. Surveys, semi-structured interviews and focus groups will be used to understand the ecosystem that will include remote regions of the province. We are seeking a motivated Master’s student to join our multidisciplinary team and contribute to the design and implementation of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups and workshops. The student will also help co-develop communication and training materials, support ethics submissions, and participate in Quebec outreach activities.

Why Join Us? ● Participate in high-impact, policy-relevant research that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in the academic research workforce in the NSE. ● Gain advanced training in research methods through hands-on experience in data collection and analysis. ● Collaborate with national and international experts in research infrastructure, science policy, and social science. ● Contribute to a project that supports social transformation and real-world institutional change.

Project Team The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Brown at McGill University, in collaboration with Laurence Lejeune (PhD Candidate, Université Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Centre de recherche sur les innovations sociales (CIRST)), Dr. Paquet (Université Laval), Kulbir Kaur Ghuman (Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)) and a team of social science collaborators. Key Responsibilities ● Assist with ethics submissions, participant recruitment, and logistics coordination. ● Design and conduct focus group sessions and semi-structured interviews with ARPs working in scientific platforms. ● Contribute to the design, testing, and refinement of Quebec surveys on ARP career trajectories and barriers. ● Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and prepare preliminary reports for internal and external dissemination. ● Support the development of educational and outreach materials (e.g., case studies, training modules, podcast content). ● Contribute to the creation of a digital platform for knowledge mobilization and outreach. ● Excellent writing and communication skills in English and French

Expected Timeline and Compensation ● Duration: 12 months (renewable), with expected start January 15, 2026. ● Compensation: 20 hours per week at $20-30/hour (depending on experience) plus vacation pay. ● Location: Primarily in Montreal with access to research spaces at McGill University and UQAM (CIRST). ● Travel: Potential need to travel for in person interviews. Travel costs will be covered. ● Flexible work arrangements can be discussed.

Work Environment The student will be integrated into a bilingual, interdisciplinary team working on national and international projects related to equity in science. They will have access to mentorship, research infrastructure, and professional development opportunities including workshops, partner events, and podcast participation.

Preferred Qualifications ● Currently enrolled in a Master’s program at a Quebec University in Sociology, Science Technology and Society, Political Science, Education, or a related discipline. ● Experience with qualitative research methods including interviews, focus groups, and survey design. ● Interest in science policy, equity in academia, and research infrastructure. ● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research setting.

How to Apply To apply, please send your CV, a short letter of interest outlining your relevant experience, and the names of two or three references by December 15th, 2025 to these three addresses: cise.quebec@gmail.com, claire.brown@mcgill.ca, lejeune.laurence@courrier.uqam.ca

McGill University is committed to fulfilling its mission within an institutional environment that embraces equity and diversity. The University seeks to be proactive in attracting excellent academic staff who are members of designated groups, as identified by federal and provincial legislation, as well as McGill’s Employment Equity Policy. These groups include women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, racialized persons/visible minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity (LGBTT2SQ+ persons).

A Research Assistant/PhD Student position is available from 1 October 2026 for up to 48 months, to work with Professor Stephen Montgomery. This Research Assistant position would allow for the post holder also undertake a postgraduate course (PhD) at the University in Department of Zoology, located in Central Cambridge.

The RA-PhD Student will work on understanding the evolution of neural circuits associated with a major expansion of the insect learning and memory centre, the mushroom bodies, in Heliconius butterflies. They will be part of a team of researchers with complementary expertise in bioinformatics, development and neuroscience, with opportunities for collaboration across the project while also pursuing their own objectives. They will have a dedicated training budget and a supportive and engaged supervision team.

This work will be undertaken as part of the recently awarded Wellcome Trust Discovery grant on the developmental control of neural cell number and type and will directly contribute towards the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies that the successful candidate will be enrolled in at the Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge.

Duties will include Development of species-specific protocols; Running experiments in the laboratory; Data collection, analysis and interpretation; Preparation of manuscripts for publication; Assistance in the maintenance of animal stocks and lab equipment; Co-supervision of project students working on related topics; Collaboration with team members.

Essential skills: BSc/MSc. degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject (e.g. biological sciences, neuroscience, or similar), completed or completion imminent. Determination and enthusiasm to do research. Ability to work effectively and independently in a collaborative research team setting. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, fluency in English Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A commitment to open and inclusive science Enthusiasm to interact with colleagues.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate being formally accepted onto the PhD programme in Zoology.

For application instructions see https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistant-fixed-term-pf47939

What We're Building

Cytely turns any fluorescence microscope into a real-time data engine. Think of it as bringing the quantitative rigor of flow cytometry to the spatial richness of microscopy—automated segmentation, per-cell gating, phagocytosis metrics, kinetic tracking—all while maintaining the "why" through interactive image browsing. The product is technical. The science matters. The sales motion is consultative, pilot-driven, and requires genuine fluency in microscopy workflows. You can't fake it with these customers.

• Academic imaging cores
• Biotech/pharma discovery teams (high-content screening, cell-based assays, infectious disease models)
• Academic research groups who care about reproducibility, throughput, and linking phenotype to image

  What You'll Actually Do

• Design and execute outbound motions across Europe and Asia — account mapping, prospecting, sequencing, discovery cadences
• Run product-led pilots that prove value on real datasets; co-define success metrics (e.g., % internalized prey, iMOP scores, time-to-publication) with PIs, core managers, and screening teams
• Work directly with founders on high-value deals — you do discovery, scoping, and objection handling; they bring deep technical credibility and close alongside you
• Create territory plans for priority markets
• Represent Cytely at imaging conferences, microscopy society meetings, and customer lab visits
• Build relationships with microscope vendors, imaging networks (EMBL, ELMI), and CROs for co-marketing/referral pilots
• Close the feedback loop to product: win/loss insights, unmet needs, dataset requirements, onboarding friction

  What Success Looks Like (6–12 months)

• 3–4× pipeline coverage of your ACV target
• ≥2 qualified trials per month; ≥40% trial-to-paid conversion
• First 10 lighthouse customers producing referenceable outcomes (video interviews, papers, saved time, validated metrics)
• Founder time optimized — you de-risk meetings, handle pre-work, run follow-ups; founders focus on deep-dives and closing
• Documented, repeatable process that the next sales hire can scale

  Who Thrives Here

  You should join if

• You've done early-stage sales before and know what 'building the plane while flying it' actually feels like
• You're energized—not paralyzed—by ambiguity, incomplete data, and changing priorities
• You can talk credibly about microscopy workflows, segmentation, gating, multi-channel fluorescence (or can learn fast enough to earn a PhD's respect in 3 months)
• You're comfortable operating across cultures and time zones
• You want equity that could be worth something, not just a salary
• The mission matters: you genuinely care about Cytely’s mission of unlocking human biology and curing preventable disease
• You have low ego and high agency—willing to do unsexy work (cold emails, CRM cleanup, carrying booth materials) because it moves the needle
• You're intellectually curious about the science and want to understand why Cytely’s assays matter to labs globally

  You should NOT join if

• You need an established playbook, sales ops support, and a demand-gen engine feeding you leads
• You want clear 9-to-5 boundaries and predictable quarterly planning
• The science is 'just a product' to you
• You're looking for a brand-name company to put on LinkedIn
• You need a guaranteed outcome — this is seed stage; we could 10× or we could pivot

  What You Bring

  Must‑haves

• 3–6 years selling scientific software, instrumentation, or SaaS into academic labs and/or biopharma in Europe or Asia
• Microscopy or image analysis fluency — segmentation, gating, fluorescence channels, and per-cell metrics; can hold discovery conversations with imaging scientists
• Proof-of-value expertise: scoping pilots with clear success criteria, multi-threading stakeholders, and converting trials to paid
• Process discipline: CRM hygiene, pipeline forecasting, and crisp follow-ups
• English fluency; additional European (DE, FR, NL, Scandinavian) or Asian (Mandarin, Japanese) language is a major plus
• Travel-ready: Ready to travel globally for customer meetings, conferences, lab visits and high-stakes pitches

  Nice‑to‑haves

• Prior sales into imaging cores, phenotypic screening, or assay development teams
• Life sciences degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) or hands-on microscopy/analysis background
• Existing relationships in European/Asian universities, research institutes, biotech hubs
• Experience with product-led growth motions (Individual trial → Lab/Institution expansion)

  Why This Matters

  Scientists are still spending months on image analysis that should take minutes. Breakthroughs are delayed because researchers can't process the data their microscopes generate. Drug targets go unexplored. Assays stay manual and irreproducible. Cytely's vision is to close the loop from acquisition to decision on an experiment-day timescale, not a grant cycle. We want to build a global discovery system that eventually predicts outcomes and autonomously drives research. You're not selling software. You're accelerating biomedical research that could prevent curable disease.

  Practical Details

• Location: Sweden (Lund), Singapore, or Remote (Europe)
• Compensation: Competitive package tailored to experience — optimized for people who want upside over safety
• Team: Work directly with founders; report to the CEO
• Benefits: Generous vacation; local benefits aligned to your country; remote-first culture; budget for conferences and customer visits

  Interview Process

  1. Intro call (30m)
  2. Discovery deep-dive (60m)
  3. Practical exercise
  4. Panel (45m)
  5. References → Offer

     One Last Thing

     If you're reading this and thinking 'this sounds chaotic, risky, and like a ton of work' — you're right. It is. But if you're also thinking 'this sounds like the opportunity to build something from zero, work on a mission that matters, and prove you can create commercial leverage at a deep-tech startup before anyone else believes it's possible' — then we should talk. We're looking for one person. The right one.

About the Role

At Cytely, we’re building a world where science accelerates itself. As our UI/UX Engineer, you are the crucial bridge between our users' complex needs and our powerful platform. You are a frontend engineer who thinks like a designer. Your mission is to build an experience so intuitive and elegant that it feels like a natural extension of a scientist's mind. You will own the front of the frontend, transforming user insights and design concepts into beautiful, functional, and delightful code.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, prototype, and ship world-class UIs that bring ‘one-click assays’ and a ‘visual pipeline builder’ to life within Phoenix LiveView.
• Translate user needs into reality by collaborating directly with biologists and researchers and turning pain points into shipped features.
• Implement and maintain a world-class component library/design system in code to ensure cohesion, reusability, performance, and accessibility.
• Bring data to life with interactive, publication-ready graphs and shareable datasets that compress time from experiment to insight.
• Champion the user experience in technical discussions so features are powerful, intuitive, and easy to use.
• Example projects: lead frontend for a researcher’s co‑pilot; implement drag‑and‑drop visual pipeline builder; establish Cytely’s component library; build interactive sharing for re‑analyzable datasets.

  Qualifications

• Deep user empathy and UX craft: research-informed product thinking and obsession with the ‘why’.
• Exceptional UI implementation: translate complex designs (e.g., Figma) into pixel‑perfect, performant interfaces with thoughtful micro‑interactions.
• End‑to‑end customer focus: lead interviews, convert insights into prototypes, and test to iterate quickly.
• Component‑driven development: experience building or contributing to reusable design systems in code.
• Expertise in frontend engineering: strong modern JavaScript; responsive, accessible, maintainable web apps; experience with or desire to master Phoenix LiveView.
• Collaborative spirit: work seamlessly with backend engineers and scientists to translate complex requirements into elegant frontend solutions.
• A passion for the mission: accelerate discovery, unlock human biology, and help cure preventable disease.

Cytely is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

The INM Research Department Innovative Electron Microscopy is currently looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in the field of materials science with a strong background in scanning transmission electron microscopy. The PostDoc position is part of the E-MOSAIC project, which is focused on the development of electron microscopy approaches for the characterization of hybrid materials and their interfaces at the nano and atomic scale. As a member of the project team, you will apply 4D-STEM techniques for resolving the nanoscale and atomic structure of hybrid interfaces and understanding the role they play in the studied systems.  The full postdoctoral position is available from the 1st of January 2026 or later. Payment follows the collective agreement for public sector employees (TV-L) and depends on qualifications and professional experience. The suitable candidate will be offered an initial contract of two years, with a possible extension based on performance. YOUR PROFILE • You are a highly motivated and enthusiastic person, who can work independently and collaborate efficiently with other members of the institute. • You have a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or a closely related discipline and proven experience in scanning transmission electron microscopy. Additional experience in 4D-STEM techniques and/or electron microscopy analysis of beam-sensitive materials would be advantageous. • You have excellent communication and writing skills, and a thorough command of the English language. German language knowledge is beneficial.  WE OFFER • We offer a dynamic and stimulating international work environment and opportunities for developing personal skills: • An exciting position in a dynamic research team located on the attractive research campus Saarbruecken. • An opportunity to work with high-end microscopy equipment, including an aberration corrected transmission electron microscope, and different scanning electron microscopes. • Strong support to perform high-quality research and to publish and present your research results (journals, national and international conferences). • A comprehensive benefits package (flexible working hours, mobile working, company pension scheme). We are looking forward to receiving your application (CV, a complete list of publications, a one-page motivation letter, contact details for reference letters) by December 15th, 2025. Please use our online application system. The INM practices an open and appreciative corporate culture in which the existing diversity is promoted and lived. The institute is an equal-opportunity employer with a certified family-friendly policy, and it provides offers for a better work-life balance, flextime and mobile working. We promote the professional opportunities of women and strongly encourage them to apply. Full time jobs can be generally divided. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

The Team

Biohub aims to push forward the development and application of new imaging technologies over the next 10 to 15 years to obtain deep insights into the architecture of complex biological systems at the molecular level. Biohub will create breakthrough technologies — hardware, software, biological probes, data, and platforms — that will be made available to the scientific community and adopted worldwide through a combination of direct access to the institute, open sharing of advances, and commercial partnerships.

Our Vision                                                                

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
• The technologies developed at Biohub facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of Biohub and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

  The Opportunity

  Biohub is seeking a highly skilled Research Associate with expertise in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and CryoEM sample preparation to support our pioneering work in biological imaging. This role is critical to advancing high-throughput cryo-electron tomography workflows and developing new methodologies that push the limits of cellular visualization. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge equipment and collaborate with leading scientists to enable discoveries that shape the future of structural biology and biophysics.

  What You'll Do

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of TFS Krios cryoTEM instruments.
• Play a crucial role in our high-throughput cryoET pipeline, ensuring efficient sample preparation and data collection.
• Test new modalities for data collection with a variety of softwares.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement novel data collection methods.
• Prepare biological samples for cryo-electron tomography (cryoET) using advanced techniques such as plunge freezing and high-pressure freezing.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.

  What You'll Bring

  Essential - 

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in biological sciences, biophysics, material science or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience using TEMs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams comprising biologists and microscopists.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt current methods to address novel challenges.
• Eagerness to learn and master new methodologies on state-of-the-art equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Nice to have - 
• Familiarity with Thermo Fisher Scientific Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs), specifically Krios or other related autoloader TEMs.
• Experience using either SerialEM or Tomography5 or other automation.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated expertise in CryoEM techniques.

  Compensation

  The Redwood City base pay range for a new hire in this role is RA 1 = $71,000.00 - $98,000.00 and RA II = $83,000.00 to $113,000.00. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. 

  Benefits for the Whole You 

  We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible. 

• Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice. 
• Funding for select family-forming benefits. 
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

The Center for Microscopy and Image Analysis (ZMB) is a nationally and internationally recognized Core Facility at the University of Zurich (UZH), providing access to state-of-the-art light and electron microscopy. With a team of over 15 highly qualified staff members, the ZMB supports and collaborates with more than 200 research groups across the University, offering advanced expertise, customized support, and training in cutting-edge imaging technologies. As one of Europe's leading research universities with an international reputation for excellence, UZH provides an outstanding environment for scientific innovation, interdisciplinary exchange, and collaboration

Your responsibilities

The Head of the ZMB will play a key role in shaping the future of microscopic imaging at UZH. She or he will be responsible for leading and continuously advancing all activities of the Core Facility within the framework set by the ZMB Steering Committee, which consists of user representatives.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Drive the development and enhancement of the facility's services, methodologies, protocols, and instrumentation portfolio - including integration of emerging technologies and prototype developments into sustainable, high-performance user services
• Advance image analysis by designing and implementing innovative IT and data management strategies in collaboration with the UZH BioVisionCenter
• Active engagement in national and international microscopy networks and initiatives
• Lead and support staff at all levels, including recruitment, performance planning, and structured career development
• Design and promote training programs for facility users and strengthen the user community network
• Develop and maintain strong scientific and commercial collaborations
• Shape long-term strategies for the facility in close cooperation with the Steering Committee
• Oversee administrative and financial operations and report regularly to the Steering Committee

  Your profile

  We are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader person with:

• An academic education (PhD or equivalent) in the life-sciences or a related discipline
• An exceptional expertise in advanced microscopic techniques (light- and electron- microscopy)
• A strong record of scientific and/or technological achievements
• Proven leadership and facility management skills, including the ability to lead a diverse team and to foster collaborations across disciplines
• A clear service orientation, with the commitment to providing high-quality support to a broad user community
• A vision for the future development of microscopy and image analysis in life sciences and beyond

UZH is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women.

Information on your application

Please submit your application (motivation letter, curriculum vitae, certificates) in a single PDF file until December 15, 2025.

In this project, you will contribute to both engineering and neurobiology. First, you will help build a light-sheet microscope optimized for voltage imaging at the single-cell and subcellular level in live larval zebrafish (reference↗). The development of this system will be supported by experienced colleagues and the Biology Image Center↗ team. Once the microscope is established, you will use it to investigate the electrophysiological properties of cerebellar Purkinje cells with advanced voltage indicators such as Voltron2. The ultimate goal is to uncover how Purkinje cells alter their dendritic signaling and spiking characteristics under different sensory or chemogenetic conditioning paradigms, and to determine how these changes may be mediated through intrinsic plasticity or brain state.

Position Highlights:

• The Research Specialist III should possess knowledge that will allow them to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining research results.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance and oversee the activities of lower-level staff.
• Provide training and assistance on various microscopy techniques including but not limited to: Fluorescence, Intravital, Live Cell, Confocal, 2-photon, Digital Pathology, and Image Analysis. 
• Work with other staff members of the core to complete projects and perform core equipment maintenance.
• Attend in-house courses, seminars and workshops, related to core activities and cancer biology.
• Assist customers with grant proposals and manuscript preparation.
• Participate in national Shared Resources and Microscopy organizations. The Ideal Candidate:
• Experienced biotechnology research professional.
• The successful candidate will communicate effectively with the research community and provide superior customer service to the core's clients.
• Must demonstrate the ability to assist and train clients in instrument operation and independently perform regular laboratory maintenance and QC.
• Capable of autonomously performing all tasks required by the core for extended periods.
• The candidate will have a broad knowledge of advanced microscopy technologies and image analysis.
• Master’s degree in Core related field of study is preferred.
• Experience with advanced microscopy applications, especially confocal, 2-photon, and/or light-sheet.
• Or experience with Digital Pathology and Spatial Biology applications. Responsibilities:
• Work on-site during normal operating hours of the core. 
• Occasional work outside normal operating hours to complete time-sensitive experiments.
• Train and assist customers on a variety of microscope systems.
• Train and assist customers with Image Analysis on multiple software platforms.
• Develop methods and standard procedures to facilitate client's research projects.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and customer projects
• Assist core manager with administrative tasks.
• Work closely with other research cores to advance customer projects.
• Communicate effectively with customers including presentation of data to faculty members.
• Participate in Microscopy courses, seminars, and workshops.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow universal safety precautions. Credentials and Qualifications:
• BA/BS in Core related field of study is required, with core specific advanced training and work experience. Requires at least 5 years in science related work and/or post-graduate coursework. Requires at least 3 years in core facility specific applications and at least 2 years of that in research-based technology.
• Work experience in multi-user core facility preferred..

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION At Frederick National Laboratory, the Cancer Research Technology Program (CRTP) is a multi-disciplinary hub where emerging technologies, biological expertise and research capabilities are developed and implemented in collaboration with intramural National Cancer Institute investigators and other researchers. Within the CRTP is the Center for Volume Electron Microscopy (CvEM); in our group, scientists work in a highly collaborative environment to develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies for high-resolution 3-D volume EM and correlative microscopy (CLEM) of cells and tissues with research and/or clinical relevance. Our group works on innovations in sample preparation, imaging strategies and data processing/analysis, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) aided image segmentation and visualization.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of scanning and transmission electron microscopes, including biological sample preparation

• Simple data analysis and visualization using computational tools

• Rigorous record keeping

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency

• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of two (2) years of related experience is required

• Prior experience with conventional biological electron microscopy (imaging, sample prep, data analysis, and record keeping)

• Experience with 2D and 3D visualization software

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Publications in volume electron microscopy

• Experience with correlative microscopy (CLEM)

• Ease with computation (running scripts, knowledge of data/metadata concepts)

• JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with radioactive material and requires

• to become an approved radiation worker

Postdoctoral Fellow - Biomolecular Condensates, Protein Dynamics & GI Disease Weill Cornell Medicine - Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

The Platt Lab in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Weill Cornell Medicine invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in molecular and cellular biology. We investigate how changes in protein mobility and biomolecular condensates contribute to human disease, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal pathophysiology.

The successful candidate will lead projects using advanced imaging techniques, including fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) and single-particle tracking (SPT), to uncover how environmental stressors disrupt biomolecular condensates and protein dynamics. Our goal is to reveal disease mechanisms and identify tractable therapeutic targets. We are a newly established and growing lab that values scientific rigor, creativity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute independent experiments using advanced imaging and molecular biology techniques
• Analyze protein mobility using quantitative imaging and computational tools
• Contribute to manuscript and grant writing
• Present research findings at internal seminars and external conferences
• Collaborate across disciplines to explore emerging models of disease pathogenesis

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in molecular biology, biophysics, systems biology, or a related field
• Strong background in imaging, microscopy, and cell biology
• Experience with image analysis software (e.g., ImageJ/FIJI, MATLAB, Python)
• Interest or experience in biomolecular condensates, protein dynamics, and/or redox biology
• Demonstrated ability to publish high-quality scientific work
• Creative, collaborative, and motivated to uncover fundamental disease mechanisms

Application Instructions To apply, please send the following to Dr. Jesse Platt at jep4025@med.cornell.edu:

• A one-page cover letter describing your research background and interests
• CV with a list of publications
• Contact information for 2–3 references The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Salary range: $61,008 – $74,088, based on experience and in accordance with WCM’s minimum stipend policy. Weill Cornell Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-platt-md-phd-a3a42621/

The Neuron Signaling Lab at NUS is seeking a motivated and skilled Research Fellow to join our interdisciplinary neuroscience team. We use advanced optical imaging and behavioral analysis to uncover how molecular pathways shape brain function, aiming to bridge molecular and systems neuroscience.

Our core platforms include: § 3D & 4D confocal fluorescence microscopy § 1P & 2P fluorescence microendoscopy § Fiber photometry & optogenetics § Genetically encoded molecular tools We focus on behaviors such as reward learning, fear learning and motor learning, with strong interest in primary cilia and nuclear signaling in the brain.

Position Summary: We seek a candidate with strong expertise in microscopy and computational image analysis to: 1. Support and enhance ongoing imaging projects in the lab 2. Develop AI-powered pipelines for analysis of microendoscopic calcium imaging, confocal fluorescence microscopy, and behavioral videos 3. Lead cross-modality image registration applications 4. Launch new projects that leverage our optical expertise to probe brain function

Preferred Qualifications & Expertise: § PhD in neuroscience, bioengineering, computational biology, or related field § At least one strong first-author publication in microscopy and/or image analysis is required § Strong background in optical imaging principles and microscopy (e.g., confocal, 2P, STED, or light sheet) § Demonstrated experience in image processing, quantitative analysis, and biological interpretation § Proficiency in AI/machine learning tools for image segmentation, transformation, registration, or tracking § Solid mathematical foundation for image analysis (e.g., affine transformations, convolutional filters, matrix and morphological operations) § Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and/or experience with ImageJ, Napari, Imaris, TensorFlow, or PyTorch § Familiarity with in vivo imaging, optogenetics or spatial transcriptomics methods is a plus § Strong interest in bridging biological questions with quantitative approaches § Excellent problem-solving, collaborative, and communication skills

Environment & Opportunities: Our lab is part of a highly multidisciplinary research environment, with close collaborations in biochemistry, neural computation, and genomics. The successful candidate will be embedded in a vibrant scientific community and have access to a full suite of optical and behavioral neuroscience platforms. In addition to technical capability, we are looking for an individual excited by our novel multi-scale approach to neurobiology and eager to tackle complex, integrative questions.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of a team whose aim is to discover the next generation genetic therapies for a wide range of indications. The position requires enthusiasm, passion, attention to detail, and a desire to create new medicines for patients.