Senior Bioinformatics Scientist for 3D Electron Microscopy

Wifo; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Wifo is looking for a Staff Scientist in bioinformatics at Umeå University, focusing on advanced 3D electron microscopy image analysis. The role includes leading projects and teaching at postgraduate level as part of the BioImage Informatics team.

Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field and have extensive experience in image analysis and data collection. The position is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months, and requires excellent English communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with advanced image analysis is necessary.
• Strong background in EM data collection is needed.
• 3+ years in digital image analysis methods is required.
• Very good English communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in planning and analysis of EM data.
• Lead individual research support projects.
• Teach methodology courses at postgraduate level.
• Plan work with the BioImage Informatics team.
• Stay updated with EM and image analysis software.

Skills

Advanced image analysis of EM data

Cooperation and communication in English

Creative and service-minded attitude

Education

PhD in cell and structural biology, bioimaging, biotechnology, data science

Tools

Deep learning models on HPC resources

Version control and workflow languages

Job description

Wifo is looking for a Staff Scientist in bioinformatics at Umeå University, focusing on advanced 3D electron microscopy image analysis. The role includes leading projects and teaching at postgraduate level as part of the BioImage Informatics team.

Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field and have extensive experience in image analysis and data collection. The position is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months, and requires excellent English communication skills.