The Bio-Imaging Facility of the IST Austria is enlarging their team and is searching for a full-time advanced microscopist / optical engineer, with knowledge of image analysis. The Bio-Imaging Facility at IST Austria provides state-of-the-art fluorescence microscopy services, flow cytometry services, as well as custom image analysis and optical development services.
Responsibilities
* Support of basic facility operations: routine care of microscopy equipment, (basic) training of users
* Support and development of advanced quantitative microscopy-based measurement methods (FLIM, FRAP, FRET, FCS, RICS, TIRF, laser ablation), initiated by research groups
* Initial projects involve: support in implementation of lattice light sheet microscope, customization of OpenSPIM, optimization of cleared tissue imaging, implementation of adaptive optics
* Implementation for real-time feedback microscopy and image analysis routines, initiated by research groups
* Assist in teaching a yearly microscopy course and small workshops
Requirements
* PhD or relevant education involving optical development and/or -engineering, or other relevant areas
* Proven experience with building optical setups and the technical aspects of microscopy
* Familiar with at least some of the following programs/languages: ImageJ/FIJI (advanced), Java, KNIME, LabVIEW, Matlab, Micro-Manager, Python
* Reliability and ability to work independently and team-oriented
* Good organisational and project management skills are of great advantage
* Work experience in an academic environment is advantageous
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