Microscopy Imaging Specialist

Organisation/Company:
Amsterdam UMC
Research Field:
Medical sciences
Researcher Profile:
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country:
Netherlands
Final date to receive applications: 17 Sep 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)
Type of

Contract:

Temporary
Job Status:
Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: 36.0
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description  Join our innovative team at the  Microscopy Core Facility Cellular Imaging , where we support a wide range of research projects of 500+ users through advanced microscopy and cutting-edge imaging techniques. We handle diverse imaging challenges, from processing large image datasets to managing high-throughput screens with thousands of images. Our integrated framework, powered by OMERO and our recently published BIOMERO, leverages high-performance computing (HPC) environments for efficient, automated image analysis.
We aim to expand our capabilities and enhance our framework by developing workflows that are  Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) . These workflows will support various imaging analysis tasks and incorporate external tools, including large language models, to meet the evolving needs of our research community  NL-Bio Imaging .
As an Imaging Specialist, you will:
Work with diverse imaging types, with a focus on fluorescence imaging, handling both large-scale and high-throughput image sets;
Design and refine diverse advanced image analysis workflows, deploying them in HPC environments;
Collaborate with national (Nl-Bio Imaging) and international (Euro-Bio Imaging) partners to understand user needs and integrate existing external workflows into our system;
Contribute to open and transparent science by making the image analysis workflows FAIR-compliant;
Enhance and optimize our imaging framework to support new research applications and improve performance;
Document, communicate and disseminate your work effectively, contributing to the general advancement of imaging technologies in research and clinical settings.
Qualifications  We are seeking a microscopy imaging specialist who possesses:
A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, or similar;
(Preferably) documented background in image analysis, with experience in handling large datasets or high-throughput imaging projects;
Proficiency in Python and experience with Git Hub and Docker;
Familiarity with HPC environments and job management tools like SLURM;
Ability to develop and extend applications, particularly within existing open-source frameworks;
(Preferably) knowledge of image analysis software such as Image

J, QuPath, Cell Profiler, and MATLAB;
Good communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders (users of the microscopy core facility).
Additional Information   A flying start to your career in scientific research.
Plenty of room for your drive to shape tomorrow's healthcare.
Working on large-scale and in-house research, with motivated colleagues from all over the world.
A contract for 12 months (extension possible, subject to funding).
Salary scale 10: € 3.493 to € 5.504 gross based on full-time employment (depending on education and experience) and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
Holiday hours: 186.4 per year for full-time and a possibility to save additional hours.
Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.
Partial reimbursement of your public transport travel costs. From 1 October, for >7 km each way, 100% public transport reimbursement and, for private transport, €0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km each way.
Good bike scheme available.
Watch this video with more information about joining Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
The first applications will be discussed end of September-early October.
If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact  Eric Reits , head microscopy & flow facility Amsterdam UMC and chair NL-Bio Imaging via  e.a.reits .
For more information about the application procedure, please contact  Chey Edwards , Recruitment advisor, via  c.i.edwards  or via   .
A reference check, screening and hiring test may be part of the procedure. If you join us, we ask you for a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).
Internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates in case of equal suitability.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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