Position Title: Imaging Specialist, University of Manitoba, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Salary: $60,000-70,000 + benefits; salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Expected Start: Earliest availability.
Job Description
The Live-Cell Imaging Facility (LCIF) is a Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) supported core platform located within the Neuroscience Research Program on the 4th floor of the Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine. The LCIF includes state-of-the-art facilities for intravital multiphoton imaging from behaving small animals, in vitro multiphoton imaging, imaging with laser-capture/microdissection, confocal and super-resolution imaging. LCIF facilities are routinely accessed for day-to-day research activities of highly successful and established RFHS members probing the molecular, genetic and cellular basis of disease.
The LCIF seeks to hire a full-time Research Associate with a strong background in advanced optical microscopy who will oversee day-to-day operations of the LCIF and provide expert-level technical expertise and user support.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate facility access and promote increased adoption of advanced imaging and analysis techniques.
- Offer in depth training, assistance with experimental design and advanced analysis procedures.
- Consolidate and share collective expertise and best practices among our user base by organizing instructional seminars, tutorials and workshops.
- Assist in the development of post-processing algorithms and software tools, including commercially available and in-house software.
- Promote open access to imaging expertise and tools locally, nationally and internationally by networking with other facilities, curating content hosted on the LCIF website, and by further promoting discoveries and capabilities ( e.g. via social media).
- Ensure optimal operation and longevity of imaging facilities by troubleshooting system problems, undertaking routine maintenance and liaising with system manufacturers for scheduled maintenance or repairs.
- Manage bookings, track and report system usage (number of users and hours logged), assist in billing based on usage and maintain training records (number of new users and hours of training provided).
Qualifications, skills and abilities
• Doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Experience with advanced optical microscopy ( e.g. widefield, confocal or multiphoton imaging) including experimental design, sample preparation, image processing and analysis.
• Experience in training and supervising trainees and staff.Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems with imaging equipment or software.
• Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and skills, and to keep abreast of developments in the areas of expertise.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and expertise with others.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet objectives.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team is essential.
How to apply
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Michael Jackson
LCIF Director
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
University of Manitoba
michael. [email protected]
Interested Candidates can apply through UM Careers (Imaging Specialist- Pharmacology & Therapeutics - Requisition No 23755).