Research Associate in Single Photon Bioimaging

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Research Associate in Single Photon Bioimaging, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing optical imaging technologies. This exciting opportunity involves collaborating on cutting-edge research funded by the Wellcome Trust, focusing on metabolic cell model engineering. You will leverage your expertise in microscopy, optical system development, and data processing to contribute to impactful scientific advancements. With a full-time position offering a fixed-term contract until March 2026, this role promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to make significant contributions to the field of bioimaging.

Qualifications

• Strong background in microscopy and optical imaging techniques.
• Experience with hardware design and data processing software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to optical functional imaging project at the University of Edinburgh.
• Develop optical systems for time-resolved fluorescence imaging.

Skills

Microscopy image processing

Optical system development

Hardware interfacing

PCB design

Data acquisition software (LabVIEW)

Image processing software (MATLAB)

FPGA programming

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

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Research Associate in Single Photon Bioimaging, Midlothian

Client:

The University of Edinburgh

Location:

Midlothian, Scotland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

College of Science & Engineering - School of Engineering

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term until 31 March 2026

The Opportunity:

This Research Associate position will contribute to the project “Optical Functional Imaging For Metabolic Cell Model Engineering and Profiling” within the Institute of Micro and Nano Systems at the University of Edinburgh, funded by the Wellcome Trust, in collaboration with colleagues at the School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King’s College London.

This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2026.

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Knowledge of microscopy image and data processing techniques
• Optical system development for time-resolved fluorescence imaging
• Hardware interfacing and PCB design for cameras
• Software tools for data acquisition and image processing (e.g., LabVIEW and MATLAB)
• Experience in FPGA programming in hardware description languages

Please apply including a cover letter and CV.