Microscopy application specialist (m/f/d)

Work under enhanced biosafety containment level 2 and 3 (BSL-2 and 3) is planned and will consist of the following:

• Providing support for microscopy applications within the SHIELD consortium and CIID with particular focus on the application of live cell imaging and microscopy-based drug screening under enhanced biosafety containment
• Development of microscopy-based drug screening assays
• Image analysis, data evaluation and interpretation
• Testing / benchmarking commercial and academic workflows and reagents for microscopy applications in particular for high-content screening and feedback microscopy
• Molecular and cell biology (cloning, cell culture, generation of stably-transfected cell lines and complex model systems)
• Sample preparation for microscopy (immunofluorescence, living cells, 3D model systems)
• Support the IDIP in technical and organizational matters
• Limited introduction of users to microscopy systems
• Involvement in educational and outreach activities

• A PhD degree in the life sciences
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in quantitative light microscopy. Experience with live cell imaging and high content screening microscopy would be an advantage
• Broad molecular and cell biology knowledge. Experience with the infectious disease research would be an advantage
• Experience with biological sample preparation for advanced light microscopy. Extensive knowledge on labelling techniques, dyes and fluorophores would be an advantage
• Experience with bioimage data visualization, analysis and interpretation. Familiarity with relevant open source and commercial image analysis software packages
• Programming skills (e.g., R, Python, Java) and experience in the development and implementation of machine learning based methods would be an advantage
• Experience in basic molecular biology and cell biology techniques such as cloning, transfection, cell culture etc is essential
• Willingness to work in a biosafety level 2 and 3 laboratories with different pathogens is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with users and principal investigators with diverse cultural backgrounds within the research community
• Good proficiency in written and spoken English is essential
• High self-motivation, independence, proactive, analytical and solution-oriented workstyle
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as strong organisational skills

• Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
• Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment
• Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with partners across different European institutions
• An international and attractive working environment
• Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
• 30 days vacation
• Sustainable travel: job ticket
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers

For further information please contact Dr. Vibor Laketa via e-mail.

Interested?

Applications will be accepted until 28.02.2025 via e-mail.

Applications should be organized as one single PDF-file that includes a letter of motivation, CV and names of 2-3 referees.