Senior Light-Microscopy & Imaging Scientist

Fundação Champalimaud; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 21 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, seeks a Microscopist and Imaging Specialist (PhD level) to join the ABBE Platform within Champalimaud Research. You will provide expert microscopy planning, acquisition guidance and first-line image analysis support across confocal, super-resolution and light-sheet modalities.

As part of a multi-user facility, you will train users, optimize workflows, coordinate with platform colleagues, and contribute to technology development while maintaining

Qualificações

• PhD in Biology, Physics, Engineering, Biophysics, or related field.
• Solid hands-on experience in advanced light microscopy and understanding of image formation, resolution, sampling, SNR and phototoxicity.
• Fluency in English, the working language of Champalimaud Research.

Responsabilidades

• Provide scientific consultation for imaging projects with robust microscopy strategies and controls.
• Train users in basic and advanced light microscopy with one-to-one sessions and courses.
• Provide expert support in confocal, super-resolution, deep-tissue, light-sheet, widefield imaging and automated slide scanning.
• Support imaging of living and fixed samples, advising on phototoxicity and optical issues.
• Provide first-line image visualization, 3D reconstruction and quantification using Fiji/ImageJ and related tools.
• Perform routine instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting, coordinating with manufacturers as needed.
• Contribute to implementation and optimization of new imaging technologies and workflows.
• Coordinate with other institutional platforms for integrated workflows.
• Support external-access projects and collaborations under PPBI/Euro-BioImaging.

Conhecimentos

Fluency in English

Service orientation

Communication

Training

Independent work

Python/C/C++ programming

Programming concepts

Formação académica

PhD in Biology/Physics/Engineering/Biophysics or related

Ferramentas

IMARIS CF

Arivis

Aivia

Fiji/ImageJ

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal, seeks a Microscopist and Imaging Specialist (PhD level) to join the ABBE Platform within Champalimaud Research. You will provide expert microscopy planning, acquisition guidance and first-line image analysis support across confocal, super-resolution and light-sheet modalities.

As part of a multi-user facility, you will train users, optimize workflows, coordinate with platform colleagues, and contribute to technology development while maintaining