Your role
We are seeking a highly motivated light microscopy expert. The successful candidate will work as scientific officer in the (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.
Closing date: 5 August 2024
1. Contract duration: 3 years (renewable)
2. Grading: Grade 5 or 6 depending on qualifications and experience (monthly salary starting at €3,925 or €4,459 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits
3. Reference number: HD02661
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You have
4. A university degree in either life sciences, physics or engineering, preferably with a PhD.
5. Solid experience in several advanced light microscopy techniques is essential.
6. Practical knowledge in automation of image acquisition, image analysis and data handling.
7. You should be a team player and have good communication and organisational skills.
8. Fluency in English is compulsory.
You might also have
Professional experience in one or more of the following area(s) is considered beneficial:
9. biological sample preparation and their application to biological questions;
10. previous work in a scientific core facility;
11. organization and teaching of training courses;
12. microscopy technology development;
13. programming skills e.g. with LabView, Matlab, C++, Java, Python.