Microscopy Specialist Postdoctoral Fellow – Advanced Light Microscopy Core Facility

The successful candidate will help supporting Core Facility users in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. The position is a joint appointment with the Translational Lung Research Center and the group/ Advanced Light Microscopy Facility of Dr. Rainer Pepperkok at EMBL. The candidate will be part of the EMBL Postdoctoral Program with access to training, mentorship and career development opportunities.
We are seeking a highly motivated light microscopy expert. (S)he will support and teach users both at ALMF and TLRC in advanced light microscopy techniques. This includes all aspects of assay development with respect to automated image acquisition, image data analysis and data management. Post holder will also write custom software packages that allow users to conduct experiments automatically and if necessary develop custom hardware in collaboration with the EMBL workshops and industrial partners. (S)he will also participate in the testing and establishing of cutting-edge microscopy technology equipment in collaboration with the industrial partners of the facility. Post holder will participate in the organization and teaching of international courses on advanced microscopy techniques.