Imaging Core Scientist - Photonic Microscopy

France Bioimaging; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking an Assistant Academic Research Scientist to manage an imaging site and support investigators through operation, maintenance, and assisted imaging on advanced light-microscopy platforms. The role includes training users and developing protocols for translational research.

Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, grant‑related activities, and potential leadership on funded proposals under faculty direction.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience required.
• Master's with 2+ years, or Bachelor's with 4+ years of relevant lab experience.
• Experience with advanced light-m microscopy platforms is preferred.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot imaging instruments and to train users.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments and analyze data; interpret results for basic and translational research.
• Review literature and contribute to protocol development.
• Assist in grant and funding applications as needed.
• Serve as principal investigator on funded proposals with faculty approval.
• Operate and troubleshoot advanced light-microscopy platforms (confocal, widefield, light-sheet, slide-scanning).
• Coordinate training, sessions, and consultations using PPMS and Bookings.
• Coordinate service, maintenance, and technical support with vendors.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Training/mentoring

Literature review

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Confocal microscopy

PPMS

Bookings

Job description

Emory University is seeking an Assistant Academic Research Scientist to manage an imaging site and support investigators through operation, maintenance, and assisted imaging on advanced light-microscopy platforms. The role includes training users and developing protocols for translational research.

Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, grant‑related activities, and potential leadership on funded proposals under faculty direction.