Postdoctoral Scientist
Salary £39,375 per annum
Fixed-term, 3 years
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Image Analyst position within the Light Microscopy Facility at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), Cambridge.
The Light Microscopy Facility at the LMB is a state-of-the-art research resource managing more than 20 advanced microscopy systems. The team offers comprehensive support encompassing all stages of the microscopy workflow, from image acquisition to in-depth data analysis.
Interacting with groups across the LMB, the postholder will join a team of image analysts and play a pivotal role in developing new methods, applying algorithms and creating workflows for the analysis of images acquired in the Light Microscopy Facility. Their expertise will directly contribute to furthering the Institute’s research endeavours.
In the facility, a collaborative environment, fostering knowledge exchange and teamwork aims to address complex challenges. This role also offers excellent opportunities for professional development, allowing you to further your expertise and understanding of image analysis of light microscopy data.
Applicants should have a PhD (or be due to complete a PhD within 6 months) in a relevant subject such as image processing, computer vision or biological sciences, ideally with significant experience in image processing and analysis. Experience of computer programming, such as Python, Matlab, scripting or macros in Fiji/ImageJ is a requirement.
For informal enquiries about the role please contact Dr Jerome Boulanger at jeromeb@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist for our 3-year Career Development Fellowship/ Postdoctoral Training Scheme. This is a training and development position suitable for you if you have recently completed your doctoral studies, or you are looking to move into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop your research skills. Working with our world class scientists you will be working in an Institute renowned for its excellent scientific facilities and high-quality research.
The LMB has an inclusive and collaborative working culture and you will be based in our state-of-the-art building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. You will be able to access our range of excellent benefits including a staff restaurant with roof terrace, on-site nursery, sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days per annum (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.
Closing date: 20/05/2024
Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening..
We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion. We therefore, particularly welcome women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.
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