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The volume of data used in scientific research has grown significantly in recent years. This requires developing specialised methodologies and processes for managing such data. Concepts such as the FAIR data principles, reproducibility and scientific integrity all have a part to play in the management of scientific data. Considering this, the CRG is looking for a Research Data Specialist to expand on the existing policies and guidelines, to liaise with researchers and the Core Technology Units to guide, improve and implement new methodologies, train users. They will work as part of the Scientific IT (SIT) Team and help develop tools (iRODS & OMERO), systems and procedures to aid this effort. 

Director of Core Facilities

Apply now Job no: 524305 Work type: Staff Full Time Location: UMass Amherst Department: Institute Applied Life Science Union: PSU Categories: Research, PSU A About UMass Amherst UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.   Job Summary The Director of Core Facilities provides strategic, administrative, fiscal, and sustainability oversight and leadership for all current and future centralized Core Facilities at UMass Amherst, housed under the Institute for Applied Life Sciences. “Core Facility” refers to a multi-user research facility supporting UMass faculty and students, faculty from other academic institutions, as well as external industry/medical center users.   Essential Functions

• Strategic & Business Operations Planning
  • Provides strategic, administrative, fiscal, and sustainability leadership to each of the centralized core facilities on the UMass Amherst campus.
  • Develops Core Facility strategic plans, incorporating sustainability and business models for current core services; provides research infrastructure planning.
  • Oversees the review and improvement of operational performance, including analyzing facility operating metrics as well as policy development.
  • With input from the individual core facility manager/director and advisory committee, works with the IALS Finance & Operations Director to ensure fiscal viability of each core which includes, but is not limited to, determining optimum rate setting and use of core facilities by internal and external stakeholders.
  • Works closely with the Core Facilities advisory committees and develop metrics for the development, evaluation, assessment, continuation, and sunsetting of Core Facilities as necessary.
  • Provides recommendations on faculty funding start-up instrument packages, equipment matches, and other possible equipment decisions, ensuring incoming and potential faculty are aware of the Core Facilities’ capabilities.
• Administrative Oversight
  • Acts as a primary liaison between the Core Facilities, IALS Leadership (including Centers), and UMass Amherst internal departments. 
  • Manages legal and regulatory agreements.
  • Ensures smooth day-to-day operations by development and implementation of UMass Core Facility best practices. 
  • Provides guidance and tools for individual facility short-term goals and objectives, long-range strategic plans and policies, and operating procedures.
  • Serves as the point of contact for core facility-related issues, including oversight and planning for emerging equipment and space-related needs, equipment, grant applications, and Core Facility staffing needs.
  • Collaborates with IALS Center Leadership and Program Manager and IALS Finance & Operations Director on Core Facility user needs and implementing and evaluating programs.
• Marketing and Engagement
  • Proactively markets Core Facility services to internal and external customers.
  • With the assistance of the web support team, coordinates collection of content for web and print marketing materials.
  • Works closely with the other UMass campuses to leverage available Core Facility resources.
  • Attends and promotes IALS core facilities at relevant conferences across the New England area.
  • Collaborates with departments and offices across campus to establish and operationalize research infrastructure.
  • Represents IALS Core Facilities at internal and external meetings.   Other Functions
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.   Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
• Master’s Degree in business, engineering, or science-related field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in an academic or industry setting and working knowledge of the core facility landscape, with experience in business strategy and operations and in developing business models / marketing services to both internal and external customers.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex scientific and financial information to diverse audiences.
• Proven executive leadership experience, with a track record of successful leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to anticipate and plan for future financial/operational challenges and opportunities.   Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
• Demonstrated track record of working well with multiple stake holders both within and outside the University.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple core facilities as independent business units to ensure the most effective use of limited resources.   Additional Details
• This position indirectly reports to the Vice Chancellor of Research & Engagement.   Work Schedule
• Required to work some nights and weekends, as needed.   Salary Information Level 36 PSU Hiring Ranges   Special Instructions to Applicants Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.   UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action. Advertised: Jul 22 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Oct 27 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

The UNC Neuroscience Center is seeking a full-time research specialist to assist in daily operations of the UNC Neuroscience Microscopy Core facility. The UNC Neuroscience Microscopy Core provides support for UNC faculty and student research with seven microscopes, a cryostat, and three state-of-the-art analysis workstations. We are seeking a dedicated person passionate about microscopy and helping life sciences researchers get the most out of today’s innovative microscopes. This position will be responsible for providing support to the users of the Core, ensuring data generated from the Core is appropriately stored and accessible to customers, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment, and utilizing and managing scheduling, reporting and invoicing software. In addition, this position will also be responsible for routine day to day laboratory upkeep duties such as ordering supplies and disposing of hazardous waste. The candidate should have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; both written and verbal; independent critical thinking and problem solving ability; flexibility; and excellent attention to detail. Experience in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and the ability to work independently is desired. Previous imaging/confocal knowledge and hands-on experience with routine and advanced multi-color experiments is desirable. Experience with one-on-one teaching or training people from a variety of backgrounds and levels of expertise is preferred. Familiarity with utilizing or customizing Linux or Python programming for image analysis is desired. Any experience with iLab administration software, Canva illustration software and Wix/Wordpress website building is also desirable. This position reports to the Core Director.

Work at the interface of cutting edge microscopy, machine learning, and neuroscience!

A 3-year long interdisciplinary post-doctoral fellowship in the labs of Drs. Liz Haynes and Juan Caicedo is available at the Morgridge Institute, on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The goal of this post-doctoral project is to understand how neuroimmune function changes during aging and disease. The fellow will use computer vision technology to segment and classify neuroimmune cells in cleared whole brain volumes imaged using light sheet microscopy.

This post-doctoral position would be an excellent fit for someone with:

1.     A neuroscience or cell biology PhD with experience and interest in math, physics, computer science and/or machine learning.

OR

2.     A PhD in math, physics, computer science, or a related field with an interest in neuroscience or cell biology.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about working in an interdisciplinary environment, with good communication skills to facilitate understanding and learning between computational and wet lab environments.

Dr. Haynes is an incoming assistant professor in the Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Her lab focuses on using cutting edge microscopy techniques to understand how microglia, the brain’s innate immune cells, adapt to the needs of the growing and aging brain. Dr. Juan Caicedo is a Morgridge Investigator in the Biomedical Imaging theme at the Morgridge Institute for Research and an assistant professor of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics at the University of Wisconsin. The Caicedo lab’s mission is to make phenotypic information of microscopy images readily accessible by leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence methods.

You will be a part of a rich training environment at Morgridge Institute, with significant training resources to help pursue a job path in academia, industry, or elsewhere. Individual post-doctoral advising is available at Morgridge and through UW-Madison, as well as training opportunities in leadership, mentoring, and entrepreneurship. Morgridge offers a comprehensive benefits package for post-docs including a retirement savings plan and a 5,000 dollar personal development stipend for use on training and conference travel.

To apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter explaining your background and interest in the position to Drs. Juan Caicedo (juan.caicedo@wisc.edu) and Liz Haynes (ehaynes2@wisc.edu).

The Advanced Light Microscopy Facility at EMBL Heidelberg (ALMF) offers a collection of state of the art equipment and image processing tools to support in-house scientists and visitors in using light microscopy methods for their research. In collaboration with other Core Facilities the ALMF also offers a service in correlative light and electron microscopy, spatial omics and high throughput chemical screens.

Your role

We are seeking a highly motivated light microscopy expert. The successful candidate will work as scientific officer in the Advanced Light Microscopy Facility (ALMF) at EMBL. You will teach and support users in advanced light microscopy technologies. This includes all aspects of assay development with respect to automated image acquisition, image data analysis and large-scale data management.   You will also write custom software packages that allow users to conduct experiments at large scale automatically and if necessary develop custom hardware in collaboration with the EMBL workshops and industrial partners.   You will also participate in the testing and establishing of cutting edge microscopy technology equipment in collaboration with the industrial partners of the facility. You will participate in the organization and teaching of international courses on advanced microscopy techniques.

You have

• A university degree in either life sciences, physics or engineering, preferably with a PhD.
• Solid experience in several advanced light microscopy techniques is essential.
• Practical knowledge in automation of image acquisition, image analysis and data handling.
• You should be a team player and have good communication and organisational skills.
• Fluency in English is compulsory.

  You might also have

  Professional experience in one or more of the following area(s) is considered beneficial:

• biological sample preparation and their application to biological questions;
• previous work in a scientific core facility;
• organization and teaching of training courses;
• microscopy technology development;
• programming skills e.g. with LabView, Matlab, C++, Java, Python.

This is a professional position within a core facility where you’ll provide technical support and training to biological users of the EMU, ensuring high quality data acquisition and operating transmission electron microscopes and scanning electron microscopes handling biological and soft-matter specimen preparation related to these techniques within a PC2 environment.

The Center for Preclinical Imaging (CAPI) of Charles University is a state-of-art research imaging center focused on in-vivo imaging of small laboratory animals, participating in many international and national biomedical projects. CAPI is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for in-vivo imaging of small laboratory animals (mice and rats) in preclinical research and it has cell and molecular laboratories, flow cytometry. CAPI is looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated and talented candidates to join our young, friendly, and open research team.

CFIM (www.cfim.ku.dk) was inaugurated in August 2010 and has serviced more than 2600 users with access to state of the art light- and electron microscopes. CFIM is located in the center of Copenhagen, at the North Campus of the University and has the mission of giving highest-level user service provision in advanced microscopy technologies to internal and external users from a broad range of disciplines within life sciences. CFIM is part of the Danish BioImaging Infrastructure, and the Danish Euro-BioImaging Node. The successful applicant will be part of a highly international team composed of light and electron microscopy application specialists, an image analyst, laboratory technicians and secretary covering ten different nationalities. In addition, the successful applicant will work in close collaboration with a team of veterinarians and animal caretakers at the Department of Experimental Medicine (AEM). The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Implementing and providing in vivo/intra-vital imaging services at CFIM in collaboration with the AEM staff.
• Developing/implementing surgery and sample preparation protocols for in vivo/intra-vital imaging 
• Creating data handling and post-processing solutions for the acquired datasets in collaboration with the CFIM image analyst
• Maintenance and development of the in vivo/intra-vital imaging systems
• Laboratory and surgery room management
• Introducing, training and supporting users on their in vivo/_intra-vital_experiments
• Meeting CFIM users to define optimal imaging strategies according to the facility’s portfolio
• Staying up to date with the latest developments in microscopy methods and technology, with focus on in vivo (intra-vital imaging applications)
• Helping with the organization of and the teaching in CFIM courses

The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy/Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes. The Microscopy and Imaging Facility (MIF) is a core facility in the Center for Biomedical Research Support.  Our mission is to support multidisciplinary research and further scientific knowledge by providing access to state-of-the-art light microscopy, flow cytometry, and other research instrumentation; consultations with our expert staff; instrument trainings; and educational seminars and workshops. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Light Microscopy Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for training and experimental support for fluorescence microscopes, particularly confocal microscopes.  As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in advancing research projects at UT. We provide excellent customer service to our researchers, and we believe in making our instrumentation accessible to any researcher, no matter their previous experience level or knowledge. By training researchers in this role, you will contribute to the development of the next generation of scientists.  Through working in a multidisciplinary core facility, you will gain experience with a wide variety of sample types and experiments. We are looking for someone who can work full-time on-site in the Microscopy and Imaging Facility to provide instrument support when needed. UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

  Purpose

  This position will support research at the University of Texas at Austin by providing training on advanced fluorescence microscopes and consultations with users on their experiments. 

  Responsibilities

• Trains researchers on the theory behind advanced fluorescence microscopes and on how to acquire quantifiable light microscopy data.  Instructs researchers on proper operation and ensures safe, responsible use of microscopes. Provides additional support for troubleshooting and new microscopy techniques after training.
• Advises researchers about experiment design, data acquisition, and image analysis. Responds to researcher inquiries in a timely manner during working hours.
• Stays current with advances in light microscopy instrumentation and techniques.  Works with the facility director to identify upgrades to our instrumentation.
• Provides periodic maintenance of current and future instrumentation and related computer systems in the Microscopy and Imaging Facility.  Monitors use of microscope rooms and ensures spaces are kept tidy.  Performs routine quality control of advanced fluorescence microscopes and document results.  Consults with the facility director to diagnose microscope issues.  Schedule with external service technicians as needed.
• Operates microscopes on behalf of researchers as assisted use.
• Develops operating and safety protocols as required for current equipment and changes in methodology.  Assists the facility director with adherence to laser safety requirements.
• Conducts lab administrative duties, including imaging supplies management and monthly billing.  Maintains record keeping and scheduling for microscopy instrumentation.
• Other related functions as assigned.

  Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years' experience or master's degree with 2 years' experience in life science, engineering, or another related field
• Hands-on experience with a laser scanning confocal microscope
• A working knowledge of the fundamentals of confocal microscopy and other fluorescence microscopy techniques
• A working knowledge of fluorescence microscopy sample preparation techniques and best practices
• Experience teaching and/or training others to use scientific instruments
• Ability to work independently to complete responsibilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in a customer-facing role
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

  Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in life science, engineering, or another related field
• Hands-on experience using other advanced fluorescence microscopes, such as PALM/STORM, SIM, spinning disk, TIRF, multiphoton, STED, or selective plane illumination light sheet
• Experience with microscopy sample preparation protocols, including clearing
• Experience with image processing and analysis with ImageJ, Imaris, NIS-Elements, MATLAB or other software
• Experience with microscope maintenance, including cleaning, alignment, and quality control
• Prior professional experience in a core facility

  Salary Range

  $65,000 + depending on qualifications 

  Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving

  Required Materials

  Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

  Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

  Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

  Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

  Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

  Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

  Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

  E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Investigating the relationship between the build up and clearance of pathological protein aggregates associated with Alzheimer’s disease and the activity of the ubiquitin-proteasome system.

Opportunities include working with iPSC-neurons, using single-molecule localisation microscopy, and developing image analysis tools.

As a member of the Ye Lab, you will use a multidisciplinary approach (maintenance and manipulation of IPSC-neurons and established cell lines, super-resolution fluorescence imaging and various biochemical techniques) to unveil proteostasis mechanisms and the effect of therapeutic intervention strategies for Parkinson's disease.

Quantum dots (QDs) exemplify the successful transfer of innovaDve nanomaterials from a lab-scale invenDon to a technology that offers beIer and more power-efficient electronic devices, or makes buildings generate renewable energy. Such implementaDons, however, keep QDs under permanent loading, such as constant illuminaDon, elevated temperature or exposure to environmental agents. Efforts to make QDs resilient against loading induced ageing and loss of performance are Dme-consuming and costly. Track The Twin addresses this problem through a research and training program aimed at creaDng and using QD digital twins (QDDTs). Focused on the case of QDs under illuminaDon, this goal creates an excepDonally rich environment for research training of doctoral candidates (DCs) in nanomaterials. Research topics range from the latest methods of synthesis, structure analysis and Dme-resolved spectroscopy –from infrared to x-ray –to computaDonal materials science. DCs will join forces to reach the common goal of demonstraDng loading-resilient QDs synthesized according to best QD structures as predicted by the QDDTs. To facilitate such a collaboraDve endeavor, all DCs will be trained to use and co-develop a common data plaQorm and they will be permanently exposed to the diversity of environments needed to implement together a QDDT. Moreover, thanks to the deep collaboraDon between word-leading academic beneficiaries and start-up companies in nanomaterials and computaDonal chemistry, scienDfic training is complemented by extensive transferrable skills training.

As Staff scientist, you will provide researchers with expertise in the planning and performance of electron microscopy (EM), cryo-EM and image analysis, in biological, chemical, physical and biochemical research areas. You will be involved in teaching shorter methodology courses at postgraduate level and provide user training on EM methods. Work assignments include, operation and maintenance of instruments and computer systems, as well as assisting researchers in preparation of EM samples, data collection, and image analysis. You will also act as a coordinator for ongoing facility projects and collaborations between partner microscopy facilities in Sweden and internationally. The work is planned together with the facility's other staff and is carried out independently or together with collaborators and facility users. Our working language is English.

The successful applicant will be part of a highly international team composed of light and electron microscopy application specialists, an image analyst, laboratory technicians and secretary covering ten different nationalities. In addition, the successful applicant will work in close collaboration with a team of veterinarians and animal caretakers at the Department of Experimental Medicine (AEM). The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Implementing and providing in vivo/intra-vital imaging services at CFIM in collaboration with the AEM staff.
• Developing/implementing surgery and sample preparation protocols for in vivo/intra-vital imaging 
• Creating data handling and post-processing solutions for the acquired datasets in collaboration with the CFIM image analyst
• Maintenance and development of the in vivo/intra-vital imaging systems
• Laboratory and surgery room management
• Introducing, training and supporting users on their in vivo/intra-vital experiments
• Meeting CFIM users to define optimal imaging strategies according to the facility’s portfolio
• Staying up to date with the latest developments in microscopy methods and technology, with focus on in vivo (intra-vital imaging applications)
• Helping with the organization of and the teaching in CFIM courses The successful applicant should have:
• Relevant experience in light microscopy applications in general, holding a M.Sc. or PhD. degree in related scientific disciplines
• Experience in animal handling and surgery
• A formal qualification for working with laboratory animals corresponding to EU level ADB, or Danish legislation § 56 and § 57 of Bekendtgørelsen om dyreforsøg.
• Strong motivation to support and train users with a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent social, communication and organization skills
• Fluency in English
• Expertise in multi-photon, FLIM and SHG technologies will be considered an advantage
• Previous experience with image-data management, processing and analysis will be considered an advantage

This postdoctoral position is part of the EU cofund research project AMBER, Advanced Multiscale Biological imaging using European Research infrastructures, will address scientific and sectoral gaps in biological imaging ranging from molecular, through cellular, to tissue, organ and organism levels of organisation, and is coordinated by LINXS Institute of advanced Neutron and X-ray Science. AMBER is funded by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) COFUND scheme. Your work may include clinical and biomedical projects. It may also include technique development work aimed at combining imaging techniques and data analysis to provide a more integrated picture of life processes in the context of health and disease. To be a postdoc fellow at the AMBER programme you will get unprecedented medical, biological, and methodological capabilities, with a profound potential impact for Europe’s next generation of research and researchers. When you have completed the AMBER programme you will be extraordinarily well equipped to further your career in academia, at infrastructures, in the health and MedTech sectors, and beyond.

We seek a motivated and talented intern or Master's thesis student to work on a research project focused on exploring the potential of deep learning-based methods for microscopy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to implement and evaluate DL-based methods and collaborate with a team of experts in the field. This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research and contribute to the development of advanced microscopy techniques.

Your role:

• Familiarize yourself with state-of-the-art deep learning-based methods for microscopy
• Implement DL-based and analytical methods for microscopy
• Evaluate methods with benchmark datasets
• Possibly conduct real-data validation
• Collaborate with the team to achieve project goals and deliverables
• Communicate project progress and results to mentors and team members
• Document the study results

Your profile:

• Master's degree student in computer science, bio-engineering or related fields
• Strong background in machine learning or related fields
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with image processing (OpenCV, Open3D)
• Familiarity with microscopy is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a team
• Self-motivated and independent working style with a passion for exploring complex and innovative topics
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Motivated, curious, and eager to learn
• Available to work for at least six months (internship or Master's thesis)

Apply online and send CV directly to Natalia.Gunko@UTSouthwestern.edu.

The successful candidate should hold a PhD or M.Sc. degree and have strong training in biological sciences or related field. It is also critical that the candidate has a history of working with electron microscopes. It is essential that the candidate possesses a deep understanding and experience in biological science electron microscopy and sample preparation. Experience in CLEM and/or volume electron microscopy is desirable. The ideal candidate should be technologically adept, a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as being well-organized, structured, and capable of planning and executing tasks effectively. This position is available within the Department of Cell Biology at the Electron Microscopy Core Facility (EMCF). The EMCF offers transmission and scanning electron microscopy services, along with additional offerings such as correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM), and immunogold labeling. The candidate will work close  ly with the Director, group members, and will play an important role in CLEM projects and Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM) technology for large volume imaging of biological samples.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Collaborate with EMCF staff in day-to-day operations. Provide support to users for experimental design, sectioning, staining, and image acquisition. Perform sectioning and operate electron microscopes. Implement and adjust EM applications and workflows. Oversee user operations to ensure safe and effective instrument usage, and adherence to best-practice microscopy techniques.

REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. or M.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences or related field, with 9 or more years of relevant experience in a multi-user electron microscopy-based facility or research laboratory. Proficiency in operating scanning and transmission electron microscopes, along with experience in biological science electron microscopy. Ability to support and engage with a diverse user base with varying levels of microscopy experience and skills. Strong interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with individuals at all levels including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs, staff, faculty, and industry customers. Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies. Team-oriented work ethic. Kate Luby-Phelps, Ph.D.

The UT Southwestern Electron Microscopy Core Facility (EMCF) is looking for an entry level technician to join our staff. The EMCF provides electron microscopy services to the research community at UT Southwestern in Dallas.  The new hire will help with processing and sectioning customer samples, as well as operating the three electron microscopes in the core. 

Interested people must apply online: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/job/20415506/electron-microscopy-technician-cell-biology/. 

Please also send a resume directly to Dr. Natalia Gunko: natalia.gunko@utsouthwestern.edu.

Project Summary The main objective of this project is to understand the barriers limiting interactions between two communities of practice in the life sciences: cutting-edge microscope builders/software programmers versus expert microscopy users. We will use and adapt for research professionals the microimpact taxonomy that was developed by the team of the Humanomics Research Centre at Aalborg University in Copehagen, Denmark1. A pilot study will be performed at the occasion of the BioImaging North America Community Congress in September 2024. This study will help develop methods to monitor and analyze participants interactions to understand the dynamics of collaboration (or lack thereof). Job Description We are seeking an enthusiastic intern to join our research team for an exciting project in the field of social sciences applied to the international bioimaging community. This internship offers a blend of full-time and part-time work, with the unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact multidisciplinary research project that spans over several months.

See Link for more details!

• Full Time (40 h/w)
• Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria
• € 2,850* gross/month (basis full-time 40 hours/week)

Your Responsibilities

The Imaging & Optics Facility (IOF) provides 'state of the art' Microscopy Application and Flow Cytometry services, as well as assistance in image analysis and custom optical development solutions. We aim to strengthen our international team with a highly motivated and reliable team player.

• Support in general core facility service and infrastructure tasks, including: ordering, inventory, routine facility checks and control of facility (loan) equipment, organization of calibration standards and optical maintenance tools
• Provide basic training & operating assistance for microscopy and/or cytometry equipment and services
• Performing routine maintenance, quality monitoring and system performance checks
• Functioning as building representative for the IOF to coordinate communication and activities with other units & divisions
• Contribute to event-organization, such as: system demonstrations, annual microscopy-course, technical work-shops, user trainings and outreach events
• Provide support in the areas of basic image/data analysis (on user-demand) and laser safety, if required

Your Profile

• BA or MSc in Life Science/(bio-)physics or equivalent
• Relevant work experience, ideally in a core facility and/or academic environment
• Service oriented work style
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Structured, precise and reliable working style and high degree of organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills in English

Your benefits

• Education & training
• Multiple health offers
• Free shuttle bus
• Pension insurance
• Childcare
• Cafeteria

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Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting frontier research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight! ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

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Background. Raman microscopy is a label-free chemically-selective technique with superb spatial resolution. Even though technological developments in Raman microscopy are impressive in terms of speed [1], there is still the issue of overwhelmingly large data sets generated, an aspect that fundamentally precludes video-rate microspectroscopy. In recent years, we developed a set of new computational microscopy tools exploiting paradigm shifts in signal processing (Compressive Sensing) in order to achieve chemically selective imaging at high speeds. We coin this set of methods compressive Raman microspectroscopy [2]: we design an experiment which retrieves the same outcome as in traditional Raman imaging, however performing considerably fewer measurements. For that purpose, we develop novel spectrometers layout using fast digital micromirror devices (DMD). Exploiting this emerging technology, we have shown record acquisition speeds and sensitivity in various biomedical systems. Recent outcomes allowed us to reach video-rate speeds for imaging in spontaneous Raman imaging [3].

As a next step, we will further increase the acquisition speed to tackle motile biological systems. In particular, we aim at imaging biofilm formation in bacteria biofilms. The successful applicant will work on a new spectrometer layout, in order to increase the dynamic range for imaging species at low and high concentration levels with compressive Raman imaging. This would allow to observe the formation of bacterial biofilms [4] in real time.

Candidates profile. Various PhD/Post-doc positions are open. Regardless of the position applied, the candidate must be ambitious and highly motivated, have a particular taste for optics and interdisciplinary research. Regarding the PhD position, he/she should have a degree in Physics or closely related area. Regarding the Post-Doc position, he/she should have a PhD in Physics, Physical Chemistry, or closely related area (e.g. Signal Processing, Materials Science), be highly independent (both at the organizational and scientific level) and aspiring supervisor. Programming skills are compulsory. Candidates from Life Sciences are also encouraged to apply. Previous experience with Raman spectroscopy is a plus.

Offer details. The Post-Doc is for 2-year contract (with possibility of renewal). The PhD position is for 3 years. Both positions include all social benefits in France (health care, pension system, unemployment aid etc.). Post-doc gross salary will vary depending on the experience. The position is to start as soon as possible, but will stay open until suitable candidates are found.

How to apply. These positions are part of the activities of the Complex Media Optics Lab, at the Laboratoire Kastler-Brossel, ENS, Paris. Applicants interested within these research activities should submit CV, a brief motivation statement, and at least one contact detail for requesting a recommendation letter, to the point of contact: Hilton Barbosa de Aguiar, h.aguiar@lkb.ens.fr .

References [1] J.-X. Cheng and X. S. Xie, Science 350(6264), (2015) [2] P. Berto et al, Opt. Lett. 42(9), 1696 (2017); C. Scotté et al, Anal. Chem. 90(12), 7197–7203 (2018); F. Soldevila et al, Optica 6(3), 341 (2019); B. Sturm et al, ACS Photonics 6(6), 1409–1415 (2019) [3] Gentner et al, arXiv:2301.07709 [4] P. Thomen et al, Soft Matter 16(2), 494–504 (2020); P. Thomen et al, PLoS One 12(4), e0175197 (2017)

The FIB-SEM Collaboration Core (F-SCC) at Yale School of Medicine is seeking a talented, skilled, and highly motivated researcher to assume the role of Senior Staff Scientist (87647BR) to lead and perform the FIB-SEM sample preparation and image acquisition operations. At the forefront of volume Electron Microscopy, the F-SCC utilizes the state of the art enhanced Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM) technology for large volume imaging with nanometer isotropic resolution. Under supervision of the Director, the candidate will be responsible for pipeline processes of X-ray guided FIB-SEM sample preparation, enhanced FIB-SEM image acquisition, and image registration and alignment. The candidate is expected to be multi-tasking, perform independent experiments using the state-of-the-art laboratory techniques including enhanced Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray micro-CT. The candidate will work closely with supervisor, group members, and collaborators.