2018-04-Grenoble

Recrutement d’un Ingénieur/Docteur en Biotechnologies - Projet de valorisation
Ce poste d’ingénieur/docteur pour la valorisation du projet BioactiveCoatings bénéficie d’un financement dans le cadre de la SATT LINKSIUM de Grenoble. Vous travaillerez au sein de l'équipe "Interfaces entre Matériaux et Matière Biologique" du LMGP (C Picart, Laboratoire des Matériaux et du Génie Physique) au campus d’innovation MINATEC à Grenoble.
MISSIONS : Ingénieur de Recherches et Développement en Biotechnologies
- Analyses cellulaires à haut débit sur films minces biomimétiques
- Développement d’un modèle in vitro de pathologie osseuse
- Microscopie et spectroscopie de fluorescence à haut débit
- Conduite d'expériences en autonomie (rédaction et optimisation de protocoles, analyse des résultats et rédaction de compte-rendus)
- Veille technologique concurrentielle
EXPERIENCE SOUHAITÉE :
- Doctorat en bioingénierie ou biotechnologies idéalement avec une expérience en Industrie
- Bases solides en bioingénierie, culture de cellules souches et/ou cancéreuses et biochimie des protéines
- Expérience en microscopies et spectroscopie optiques et de fluorescence
- Bonne maîtrise de l’analyse d’images
- Très bonne capacité de communication écrite et orale en Français et en anglais : contacts avec les collaborateurs académiques et industriels, rédaction de compte rendus
-Bonne connaissance du secteur pharmaceutique dans un environnement « Good Laboratory Practice » et des tests cellulaires « High content screening »
NATURE du CONTRAT : CDD de 16 mois (prolongation possible) / Salaire : selon expérience / Début du contrat : dès que possible à compter d’avril 2018
INTERESSE ? Envoyer votre CV (2 pages max) + une lettre de motivation (1 page max) + 2 noms de personnes référentes avec leurs coordonnées téléphoniques et adresse email à catherine.picart@grenoble-inp.fr

2018-04-Virginie (US)

Research Specialist (Focused Ion Beam SEM) – Laboratory of Dr. Harald Hess and Advanced Imaging Center (AIC)
Tracking Code 750-908
Job Summary : Focused Ion Beam – Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM) has been established as a core imaging technology at Janelia. We are using a large fleet of FIB-SEMs to construct connectomes, including a current project aimed at producing a complete connectome of the adult central nervous system of the fruitfly, Drosophila melanogaster. The brain connectomic study has benefitted from the automated imaging and isometric voxel dimensions of the FIB-SEM customized at Janelia for long-term stability. To widen the impact of this approach, Janelia also plans to leverage the high resolution capabilities of FIB-SEM for the study of smaller sample/higher resolution applications, largely in cell biology. We plan to introduce the FIB-SEM technology into Janelia’s Advanced Imaging Center (AIC) within the coming year to further explore and enable these applications. The AIC at Janelia Research Campus is jointly sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (GBMF). Its mission is to make cutting-edge, pre-commercial microscopes developed at Janelia available to visiting scientists, maximizing the impact of the latest developments in optical instruments and emerging microscopy technologies. The research specialist, experienced in FIB-SEM, will jointly serve the FIB-SEM brain connectomics project as well the AIC. Relative commitment to each area will change as the needs in each area develop. The research specialist will support the connectomics efforts and assist in the introduction of FIB-SEM in the AIC. Once the technology is firmly established in the AIC, the research specialist may shift focus back to connectomics, or become the resident expert to support the wide variety of applications brought to the AIC for FIB-SEM analysis.
Principal Responsibilities : The FIB-SEM research specialist will be part of the ongoing FIB-SEM brain connectome team and also part of the AIC. The research specialist will be a primary source of FIB-SEM applications knowledge and expertise for all AIC users. Specific responsibilities include :
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot highly customized FIB-SEM microscopes at expert level for the benefit of the fly connectome and other users.
• Evaluate EM samples for quality and optimal imaging parameters
• Prepare samples for trimming to areas of interest and mounting on the FIBSEM
• Post processing and analysis of FIB-SEM images
• Provide technical consultation to prospective applicants to the AIC prior to proposal submission.
• Serve on AIC Technical Review Panel to review the feasibility and technical justification of the submitted proposals.
• Collaborate with AIC users to understand the objectives and requirements of their scientific imaging needs, planning for effective visits to the AIC.
Qualifications :
• Ph.D. with at least two years of hands-on experience using electron microscopy to image biological samples, or equivalent experience.
o Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex custom imaging instrumentation required
o Ability to assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues with sample preparation, imaging system performance, configuration and usage, in order to produce superior imaging results for AIC users required
o Experience in image processing and analysis methods, including the use of existing 3D image analysis and rendering software
o Additional experience with common fluorescence microscopy techniques (epifluorescence, confocal etc) is preferred.
• Candidates with extensive experience in and solid technical understanding of advanced EM techniques especially FIB-SEM or serial block face SEM (SBFSEM) are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with high-pressure freezing/freeze substitution desirable.
• Experience in electronics, ultra high vaccum technology, computer hardware architecture, Windows and Linux operating systems, LabVIEW, Matlab, Fiji, ImageJ, Amira, and Python desirable.
• Strong social skills to be a good team player
• Ability to effectively communicate both remotely and in-person (written and verbal) with AIC users, sharing outcomes of evaluations and experiments, and guiding future efforts to optimize results required
• Ability to evaluate proposals for technical feasibility and manage progress on many projects concurrently
• Ability to perform long, iterative sessions of imaging and analysis and data interpretation required, and ability to occasionally return to work on short notice or after normal hours in the event of microscope malfunction or interruption required.
• Ability to collaborate closely with AIC users, providing training, experimental design, and execution, as well as data analysis and interpretation required.
Additional Information : Candidates with experience in providing service-oriented scientific support (such as in core facilities) are encouraged to apply / HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Job Location : Ashburn, Virginia, United States / Position Type : Full-Time/Regular
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2018-03-Virginie (US)

Advanced Application Scientist – Advanced Imaging Center (AIC)
Tracking Code : 737-908

Job Summary: The Advanced Imaging Center (AIC) at Janelia Research Campus is jointly sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (GBMF). Our mission is to make cutting-edge, pre-commercial microscopes developed at Janelia available to visiting scientists, maximizing the impact of the latest developments in optical instruments and emerging microscopy technologies.

This is an imaging center with open access on a global scale, and the AIC team provides pre-submission technical consultation to applicants, preliminary technical review of proposals, management of pre-arrival logistical and technical support, coordinating provision of Janelia ancillary support from Janelia shared resources, on-site hands-on technical support in image acquisition, as well as image processing and analysis. The AIC continues to serve as a fertile platform in developing and optimizing all aspects of biological imaging, from sample preparation and protocol development to imaging and analysis, for a broad variety of scientific studies.

Principal Responsibilities: The Advanced Imaging Specialist will work hands-on in the laboratory with AIC users. The Specialist will be a primary source of applications knowledge and expertise for all AIC users, and will become expert in the operation and use of various AIC instruments, as well as processing and analysis of the resulting data. Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide technical consultation to prospective applicants to the AIC prior to proposal submission.
• Serve on AIC Technical Review Panel to review the feasibility and technical justification of the submitted proposals.
• Collaborate with AIC users to understand the objectives and requirements of their scientific imaging needs, planning for effective visits to the AIC.
• Coordinate with Janelia shared resources and other ancillary support divisions to facilitate sample shipments into the AIC.  
• Work hands-on with AIC users to prepare, fix, label, mount, and image samples, often involving multiple iterations of optimization and evaluation.Analyze samples and approaches to evaluate technical suitability of AIC systems for individual visiting scientists.
• Prepare application-specific tools and techniques to enable imaging, analysis, and data representation to meet user needs.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot AIC microscopes at expert level for the benefit of users.
• Optimize microscope configurations for a wide variety of imaging applications and samples.
• Interpret images and scientific results to propose and perform subsequent experiments and procedures. This will involve a combination of software analysis tools, collaboration with AIC users, and intuition developed through significant experience in biological imaging.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field, or equivalent in education and experience required.
• Strong experience in advanced optical microscopy experience, with focus on super-resolution microscopy and live cell imaging applications.
• Minimum of five years of hands-on experience in biological sample preparation and imaging required
• Ability to operate complex custom imaging instrumentation required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with sample preparation, imaging system performance, configuration and usage, in order to produce superior imaging results for AIC users required.
• Experience using super resolution, selective plane, confocal, or multifocal imaging technologies preferred.
• Experience in image processing and analysis methods, including development of custom algorithms, is preferred.
• Experience in using scripting languages (e.g. Java, Matlab, Python, C+) is preferred; not required but ideal candidates will have prior experience in developing custom algorithms for data analysis.
• Ability to effectively communicate both remotely and in-person (written and verbal) with AIC users, sharing outcomes of evaluations and experiments, and guiding future efforts to optimize results required.
• Ability to evaluate proposals for technical feasibility and manage progress on many projects concurrently.
• Ability to perform long, iterative sessions of imaging and analysis and data interpretation required.
• Ability to collaborate closely with AIC users, providing training, experimental design, and execution, as well as data analysis and interpretation required.

Additional Information: Candidates with experience in providing service-oriented scientific support (such as in core facilities) are encouraged to apply. HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Location: Ashburn, Virginia, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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2018-02-Lausanne-Nestlé (Suisse)

Imaging R&D Specialist
“Working together and standing apart”
Nestlé Research Center, Lausanne, Switzerland Undefined period of time contract, act. rate 100%
Over the last 5 years, the 600-staff NRC has published around 1000 scientific publications in peer review journals and files about 80 patents every year. The NRC also has around 100 research collaborations with universities or research institutes around the world. The NRC is organized with three large research institutes for Nutritional Science, Materials Science and Food Safety & Analytical Science. Research Units focusing on Clinical Development, and PetCare, complement these major Institutes. The NRC plays an important role in providing the science behind healthier products (learn more about the NRC at www.research.nestle.com).
Lausanne is home to the two strongholds of Nestlé’s fundamental research: the Nestlé Research Center (NRC) and the Nestlé Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) that investigate the complex interactions between nutrition, health and wellness.
Demonstrating leadership and excellent communication skills, you will drive the research and innovation in the field of imaging methods related to food industry and biology.
Key responsibilities
- Support and guide NRC project managers and scientists to enhance innovations and ideas in the field of imaging
- Contribute to develop the imaging technology to support healthier and preferred new products
- Scout, evaluate and implement new imaging technologies
- Engage to reinforce the imaging community within NRC but also expand it through Universities
- Build internal and external collaboration network in the domain of imaging technologies
- Actively participate in the expert network to promote imaging expertise and outputs
- Develop and coach technician and scientists in various ranges of microscopes and imaging techniques
- Participate in increasing the pertinence and efficiency in R&D communication and science sharing
- Allocate tasks and resources in the Imaging team based on the needs and requests of the scientists
Education and experience
- PhD in physics or biology with focus on imaging technologies
- 3 to 5 years post-doc experience in food structure/science is considered a strong advantage
- Strong and practical experience in optical, confocal and SEM/TEM imaging and image analysis, and in other imaging technologies preferably in industry
- Knowledge in light & fluorescence microscopies would be considered an asset
- Previous experience in industry environment is a strong advantage
- Solid publications record and external exposure
- Up to date knowledge of quality/safety and hygiene requirement
- Fluency in English and good knowledge of French
Show us that you demonstrate an excellent scientific insight, combined with capacity to effectively create networks and communicate results to various audiences. Your prioritizing skills and result focus is what will set you apart among the other candidates. If you are creative, curious and willing to drive innovation, please apply in English at www.nestle.com/jobs.
The Nestlé Group is the World’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company with 89,5 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2016, more than 328,000 employees worldwide and 418 factories in more than 86 countries. We offer an attractive and dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development, reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.nestle.com.

2018-02-Klosterneuburg (Autriche)

Microscopy Expert (f/m) FULL TIME (40h)
Grow with us. Support excellent research. IST Austria is a constantly growing international institute for conducting frontier research in the life, physical, and formal sciences, located in Klosterneuburg on the outskirts of Vienna. As employees of the administration and the Scientific Service Units, we strive to support IST Austria’s scientists in performing excellent research.

The (Bio-)Imaging Facility of the IST Austria provides state-of the art fluorescence microscopy services, FACS services, as well as custom image analysis and optical development services. We are enlarging our team and are searching for a microscopy expert (f/m). Are you interested in how your future working place may look like? This video provides a bird's eye view of IST Austria.

Responsibilities - Support and development of advanced quantitative microscopy-based measurement methods (FLIM, FRAP, TIRF, laser ablation, multiphoton and atomic force microscopy) - Support the basic facility operation: Routine care of the microscopy equipment and basic training of the users of the (bio-)imaging facility - Operation and support of Fluorescence Assisted Cell Sorting (FACS) - Support users with expert advice - Optionally, support of image analysis projects and participation in the research projects initiated by research groups

Requirements - PhD or relevant education in the field of life science and research experience involving microscopy - Proven experience with at least some of the following imaging approaches: confocal, multiphoton, spinning disc, light sheet, TIRF microscopy – AFM, FACS, and/or FLIM/FRET experience in addition is a plus but not required - Work experience in a core facility and/or academic environment is advantageous - Good communication skills in English - Organizational and project management skills are advantageous

IST Austria - Offers challenging positions in a dynamic and growing organization - Supports learning and development - Provides flexible working times and numerous fringe benefits - Promotes an international and open culture - Supports an appreciative and respectful work environment - Values diversity and is committed to equality - Free Shuttlebus for employees (Departing from Heiligenstadt, travel time: about 22 min.)

To apply for this position send your application in one combined pdf (including CV, certificates and references) by e-mail to : gabriele.buchner-kranzl@ist.ac.at
Application deadline : March 1st, 2018

We offer a minimum salary of EUR 3.500 gross/month for senior experts and EUR 2.700 gross/month for experts, with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience.

Institute of Science and Technology Austria | Am Campus 1 | 3400 Klosterneuburg | +43 (0)2243/9000 0 | www.ist.ac.at

2017-09-Oxford (Angleterre)

Optical Microscopy BioImage Analyst

Division : Medical Sciences / Department : RDM Investigative Medicine / Location : Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine / Grade and salar : Grade 7: £31,604-£38,833 per annum / Hours : Full time / Contract type : Fixed-term for 18 months in the first instance / Reporting to Dr Dominic Waithe / Vacancy reference : 130796 / Research topic : Image Analysis / Principal Investigator / supervisor : Professor Christian Eggeling / Project team : Wolfson Imaging Centre team / Project web site : www.ox.ac.uk/ https://www.imm.ox.ac.uk/wolfson-imaging-centre-oxford / Funding partner : MRC, BBSRC and EPSRC, Wellcome Trust

The role
Previously, the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM) has secured financial support from the Wolfson Foundation, the Wellcome Trust, the Medical Research Council and Oxford EPA Cephalosporin and John Fell Funds to help establish and maintain a core optical microscopy imaging facility (Wolfson Imaging Centre) including novel nanoscopes (or super-resolution microscopes; STED, PALM/STORM) and single-molecule (tracking) microscopy. Further funding for establishing and developing next generation optical microscopy at the WIMM has been secured which unites experts on optical microscopy from all over Oxford (including WIMM) to foster biological applications on novel optical microscopy platforms.
Funded for 18 months in the first instance, the BioImage Analyst role presents an exciting opportunity to manage and develop the new state of the art analysis of microscopy, nanoscopy and single-molecule data recorded within the Wolfson Imaging Centre and the WIMM, and in collaboration with other Image Analysts and researchers throughout Oxford.
Optical imaging and optical microscopy data analysis are integral and key scientific activities throughout the WIMM. The successful development of data analysis tools and procedures is vital for scientific success. The data generated by the Wolfson Imaging Centre and especially the data generated by optical nanoscopy places new demands for image analysis. We have created a new post based at the WIMM to develop specific analysis programs to handle the extensive and novel image content and support the on going efforts of the existing Image Analysis. Bespoke algorithms and pipelines will, for example, be prototyped in Python or ImageJ and run in batch jobs on a server or running locally on a client machine. The comparison of different algorithms and the development of newer better solutions will form a corner stone of the research that you will perform.
The BioImage Analyst will play a key role in many scientific programmes within the WIMM. Consequently, we require someone with extensive expertise to fulfil the demands of this post. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to ensure appropriate data analysis, and accurate training of users so that data analysis is running optimally and efficiently at all times.
The BioImage Analyst will have operational responsibility for the development and maintenance of analysis tools for data produced by the optical microscopes ranging from deconvolution algorithms, co-localization procedures in multi-colour images, cluster analysis on microscopy and nanoscopy images, single-object and single-molecule identification and tracking algorithms, to image reconstruction algorithms of microscopy/nanoscopy data and application of machine learning algorithms for tracking, recognition and counting. The BioImage Analyst will work closely with the existing Image Analyst, Dr Dominic Waithe, and together will work to solve the image analysis needs of the institute. The post holder along with other duties will also be responsible for supporting the teaching of staff and students in the use of data analysis tools, for providing users with expert advice and assistance and where applicable, suggesting and / or developing alternative data analysis methodologies.
The Wolfson Imaging Centre currently has set-up several state-of-the-art fluorescence microscopes, including a multi-photon upright, four inverted confocal, one fast wide-field deconvolution, one spinning disc, a unique (single-molecule and FLIM) super-resolution gSTED, and a TIRF- and wide-field-based single-molecule and PALM/(d)STORM microscope. In addition, a variety of image analysis programs (Imaris, Huygens,Matlab,ImageJ) and a data storage system (OMERO) are currently active. On a day-to-day basis the candidate will be line-managed and supported by the Head of Image Analysis, Dominic Waithe and also will liaise with the Facility Manager (Dr Christoffer Lagerholm) an experienced manager and scientist in various aspects of fluorescence microscopy.

The Analyst will interact with senior scientists on a day-to-day basis. The Wolfson Imaging Centre Oxford has extensive connections with the Advanced Micron Bioimaging microscope facility at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, which is headed by Prof Ilan Davis and has experienced image analysts, as well as with other experienced scientists within the University (The Oxford Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Physics, Department of Engineering, and the Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour of Oxford University).
Responsibilities - Developing and establishing analysis tools for data generated in the WIMM Imaging Facility. - Support teaching of staff and students in the use of data analysis tools. - Discussing with users aspects of data analysis in their projects, providing expert advice and assistance, and where applicable suggesting and / or developing alternative data analysis methodologies. - Day-to-day management of the WIMM Imaging Facility data analysis and storage solutions. - Ensuring the Institute stays at the forefront of (image) data analysis in biological microscopy, by maintaining knowledge of current developments in the field. - Researching advanced optical imaging analysis techniques such as of data generated by new optical nanoscopy or single-molecule detection approaches. This may involve modifying existing data analysis algorithms from scratch in consultation with the Scientific Director of the Imaging Facility and the Facility Manager, microscope users, and staff of the Computational Biology Research Group (CBRG) and Micron groups. - Contributing to and writing research papers and technical monographs on microscopy data analysis and presenting information and ideas. - Researching the purchase of new analysis and storage software and hardware, in consultation with the Scientific Director of the Imaging Facility, Head of Image Analysis, the Facility Manager and staff of the CBRG and WIMM IT department. Managing the procurement of new developments. - Assisting institute research staff in specifying data analysis procedures and writing grants to obtain financial support for scientific projects involving a large amount of image analysis. - Coordinating and managing image analysis strategies within the Institute with the Head Image Analyst. - Liaising with the Micron Imaging Facility and other image analysis specialists within the Science Area at Oxford University. - Report to the Scientific Director, the Head Image Analyst and the Imaging Facility on an ad hoc basis of any issues that affect the analysis services provided by the Facility. - Any other duties required within the competence of the postholder and commensurate with the grade of the post.
Additional security pre-employment checks : This job will require additional security pre-employment checks : A satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check
Selection criteria : - A PhD degree in biological, physical, chemical, computer or engineering sciences. - Extensive experience in analysis of optical microscopy data. - Experience in software development, especially related to image analysis. Ability to write macros to support individual imaging projects. - Ability to program in at least one of the following languages: Python, Matlab, Java, C/C++. - Extensive experience with Fiji/ImageJ and the ability to write ImageJ/Fiii macros. - A fundamental understanding of both physics and biology, allowing work at the interface of the two disciplines. - An interest in biological research/systems and a drive to be innovative. - A high level of organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to make best use of limited time. - Experience of working in a team with different scientists ranging from those running experiments to those performing data analysis. - Candidates must demonstrate that they have problem solving skills and have experience in providing a service for a key departmental research (or similar) facility. - Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate collaborations with and training of a wide range of people. - Excellent oral and written communication. - Previous experience of training/teaching others in data analysis skills.
Desirable : - Extensive experience in analysis of optical nanoscopy, single-molecule (tracking) optical microscopy and/or fluorescence-correlation-spectroscopy and similar single-molecule optical microscopy data. - Extensive experience in deconvolution and multi-colour colocalisation image analysis algorithms. - Experience with machine learning algorithms (e.g. Random Forests, Neural Networks). - Extensive experience with at least two of the following software packages: Imaris, Huygens, Cell Profiler, Knime, Icy, Arivis. - Experience with GPU programming or any other high-performance computing system. - Experience using a Linux operating system for running analysis. - Previous experience of managing data analysis in a core facility within a HEI.

2017-08-Gothenburg (Suède)

Experienced Scientific Officer in advanced light microscopy

The National Centre for Cellular Imaging (CCI) at the University of Gothenburg, is one of the leading academic imaging facilities in Sweden providing expertise and access to advanced microscopy to the research community, both locally and at other Swedish universities and abroad. The CCI offers high-end microscopy techniques for researchers in the various fields of life science, but also chemistry, physics, material science. The equipment includes several laser scanning (confocal and multiphoton) microscopes, a large number of other fluorescent microscopes, laser microdissection microscope, super-resolution microscopes, as well as a scanning and a transmission electron microscope. The scientific staff at the CCI assists researchers in the experimental designing and planning of microscopy experiments and provides the in-depth training for the operation of the microscopes and for specific imaging techniques. Additionally, support is provided in the processing, rendering and analysis of the acquired datasets.
The CCI is now looking for an experienced Scientific Officer in advanced light microscopy.The purpose of this post is to facilitate the development of novel imaging and analysis methods in close collaboration with PI’s to apply these methods to their specific research questions. The position does not include own research.
Job description :  The successful candidate will work in the Centre for Cellular Imaging advanced microscopy facility: 1) Supporting the CCI staff in maintaining different state-of-the-art advanced microscopes; 2) educating and supporting our users, by assisting and training them in sample preparation and instrument use; 3) giving advice on the design of imaging experiments in order to optimize output and research activities; 4) giving support in image processing and analysis, by educating users in the fundamentals of imaging processing as well as the usage of most common image processing/analysis packages; 5) developing new imaging methods required to solve specific problems that may arise in the various research projects; 7) The post holder will also participate in the organization and teaching of practices/lectures for graduate and undergraduate courses.
Qualifications and Experience : We are seeking an ambitious and service-oriented team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The suitable candidate should hold a MSc/PhD degree in Science (Physics/Biology/Chemistry) or engineering, with at least five years of research and practical experience in advanced light microscopy (confocal, multiphoton, super‐resolution). Skills in high-level programing, handling of large data sets, data evaluation and analysis would be an advantage. A basic knowledge in current biological and biomedical research is essential. Prior experience of working in a microscopy facility is a plus. The candidate should be willing to expand his/her knowledge in new microscopy techniques and be ready to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment. Ability to work under pressure and in a team, with good communication in English and organisational skills is essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a research background who combines technical expertise with strong communication skills, who has a strong will to aid other researcher in their work, but also the motivation to work independently.
Application deadline 21 August 2017
LINK to the application website :
http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/vacanciesdetails/?id=1027

2017-06-Münster (Allemagne)

Coordinator of Microscopy Unit

The University of Münster is recruiting a Coordinator of Microscopy Unit, full-time, salary level E 14 TV-L, immediately available
Within the framework of the local cluster of excellence ‘Cells in Motion – CiM’ we are seeking an ambitious and service-oriented scientist with excellent organizational and communicational skills to coordinate the microscopy unit of a university-wide imaging
network. The position will initially be for 3 years with the possibility of permanency upon positive evaluation.
CiM uniquely merges excellence in cell biology and imaging at the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine. It integrates internationally visible research groups from medicine, natural sciences and mathematics. Research fields relevant to our cluster range from biophysical aspects of cell dynamics to cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, cell migration and differentiation, mathematical modeling of biological systems and membrane biochemistry. Many of our scientific projects employ a wide variety of optical and non-optical imaging techniques to study different aspects of cell dynamics. The newly established microscopy unit will coordinate and develop high-end microscopy methods and resources, building on a broad range of already existing light microscopes (www.cells-in-motion.de/research/imaging/highreslightmicroscopy.html). The unit will provide efficient access to available instruments for all local scientists. In addition, it will provide indepth training and expert technical support for advanced microscopy applications and quantitative image analyses. Staff of the microscopy unit will assist participating research groups with maintenance of equipment and serve as a central hub for technical expertise and knowledge dissemination.
Responsibilities
The coordinator of the microscopy unit will oversee all aspects of the facility, will coordinate the acquisition, use and maintenance of equipment, and, together with a team, will train and support users carrying out a broad range of imaging experiments. Specific tasks include: - Oversee existing microscopes in coordination with application specialists of individual
research groups. - Train users on the concepts of modern light microscopy approaches and image
analysis. - Support the setup of imaging equipment and design of imaging experiments. - Provide expert advice for problems of image processing and analysis. - Support specification and acquisition of hardware and software for optical microscopy.
Essential Qualifications
- PhD in Life Sciences or Physics
- Substantial experience in the biomedical application of state-of-the-art microscopy
- Broad knowledge of state-of-the-art light microscopy equipment and commercially available resources
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong communication and teaching skills
Desirable Qualifications
- Prior postdoctoral working experience within an imaging facility or in a high-end imaging laboratory
- Experience with light sheet and/or super-resolution microscopy approaches
- Experience with quantitative imaging modalities such as FRET, FCS and/or FLIM
We offer a dynamic international multi-user environment and the opportunity to interact with competitive research teams using and developing imaging based research strategies at the University of Münster.
The University of Münster is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the proportion of women academics. Consequently, we actively encourage applications by women. Female candidates with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferably considered within the framework of the legal possibilities. Disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Please send your application including CV, motivation letter and two references by email in a single PDF document to the following address by June 30, 2017. Exzellenzcluster Cells in Motion – CiM / Waldeyerstr. 15 / 48149 Münster / cim@uni-muenster.de / www.cells-in-motion.de

2017-05-Rennes

Facility engineer at the imaging facility for life sciences of the Rennes University (France)

1-year contract (extendable) from September 1st onwards

Working environment
The engineer will work on the imaging facility for life sciences of the university of Rennes (Microscopy - Rennes Imaging Center-MRic) (http://microscopie.univ-rennes1.fr). The facility is divided into two technical platforms, one dedicated to photonic microscopy (MRic-Photonics) and one to electron microscopy (MRic-TEM). The facility aims at providing access to cutting-edge imaging systems to the life-science research community in Rennes. The photonic imaging platform currently hosts 15 different setups from fluorescence widefield systems to lastgeneration confocal microscopes. The facility has a recognized expertise in F-techniques : FRAP, F(C)CS, FRET by FLIM...The members of the facility provide scientific and technical support to the users of the imaging systems. They are also involved in technical and methodological developments in association with local research teams. Finally, the facility organizes regular courses on imaging techniques. The engineer will work under the supervision of the facility manager Dr. Stéphanie Dutertre, who is in charge of the photonic imaging platform.
Job description
The recruited engineer will be involved in the day-to-day maintenance of the imaging setups (metrology...) as well as in the training of the users on the different microscopes. In addition, the engineer will participate to the transfer of a single-molecule imaging prototype on the imaging facility. This system was originally developed in collaboration between the imaging facility and research teams from the Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes (IGDR, https://igdr.univ-rennes1.fr/en). The transfer of the system to the facility will occur in two steps. First, the engineer will perform pilot experiments with a few users with different biological questions in order to identify the components of the setup that need to be optimized for a facilitated use of the setup in the context of an imaging facility (driving software, sample handling....). Once this step completed, the system will be opened to all users after the establishment of metrology protocols and training procedures. This project will be performed in collaboration with the researchers that developed the single-molecule imaging prototype at the IGDR, Dr. Marc
Tramier and Dr. Sébastien Huet.
Qualifications
We seek for a talented and highly motivated candidate holding a PhD degree. An expertise (theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience) in fluorescence imaging techniques is a prerequisite. Good knowledge in driving softwares for imaging setups as well as in image processing methods will also be appreciated. Experience with single-molecule imaging techniques will be an asset but is not mandatory.
Contacts
Applications should include a CV, a motivation letter and contact details for at least two referees. They should be sent to Stéphanie Dutertre (stephanie.dutertre@univ-rennes1.fr), Marc Tramier (marc.tramier@univ-rennes1.fr) and Sébastien Huet (sebastien.huet@univ-rennes1.fr) . The application deadline is May 15th, 2017.