Scientific Officer - Advanced Light Microscopy

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Scientific Officer - Advanced Light Microscopy, Heidelberg

Client: Embl-Ebi

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Job Reference: c13c70ef21e5

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Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

Job Description:

Your role

We are seeking a highly motivated light microscopy expert. The successful candidate will work as a 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 EMBL workshops and industrial partners.

You will participate in testing and establishing cutting-edge microscopy technology equipment in collaboration with industrial partners. You will also organize and teach international courses on advanced microscopy techniques.

Closing date: 5 August 2024

Contract duration: 3 years (renewable)

Grading: Grade 5 or 6 depending on qualifications and experience (monthly salary starting at €3,925 or €4,459 after tax, excluding pension & insurances) + benefits

Reference number: HD02661

Related

You have

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

You might also have

Professional experience in areas such as biological sample preparation, scientific core facility work, training course organization, microscopy technology development, or programming skills (e.g., LabView, Matlab, C++, Java, Python) is beneficial.