Deadline: 2018-09-15

Location: Berlin, Germany

External link: https://elmi.embl.org/2018/08/08/light-microscopy-specialist-mdc-berlin/

Type: Academic staff

Light Microscopy Specialist (m/f)
The Advanced Light Microscopy Technology Platform (ALM) is offering a full-time position for a highly
motivated person who is interested to apply and develop their skills to support scientists with image
acquisition, sample preparation as well as data analysis. ALM is currently hosting 15 advanced light
microscopy setups including confocal/spinning disk microscopy, 2-photon/intravital microscopy, light-sheet microscopy, STED superresolution microscopy, TIRF/single molecule imaging, FLIM/FRET imaging, laser capture microdissection as well as a range of image analysis workstations and software packages (i.e.,
Imaris, Arivis, Huygens).

Description Responsibilities include
– maintenance of the daily operation of the high-end light microscopes
and the platform infrastructure including instrument performance
control, trouble-shooting, alignments
– user training and ad-hoc assistance in several basic and advanced light
microscopy techniques to ensure that microscopes are setup and used
correctly
– project-based user support in sample preparation, image acquisition,
data processing and image analysis
Requirements – the applicant should have a Bachelor degree (BSc) in Biology,
(Bio)Physics, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering or related fields, but
Master and PhD level candidates are also welcome to apply
– solid hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of light,
fluorescence and confocal microscopy
– service-orientation, team player as well as excellent organizational,
problem-solving and communication skills (working language is English)
– practical experience with data processing, image analysis, programming
or additional advanced imaging techniques would be a strong plus
The applicant will need to develop a detailed technical understanding of
the available microscopes and image analysis tools.
Salary The salary is dependent on relevant qualification (up to E11 TVÖD).
Deadline 15. September 2018.
Entry date The position is available from 01.October 2018 on.
Limitation The position is initially limited for 2 years with the perspective of extension.
The MDC is an equal opportunity employer and supports gender equality.
For further information about the position please contact:
Dr. Anje Sporbert (asporb@mdc-berlin.de)
Advanced Light Microscopy
Max-Delbrück-Center Berlin-Buch
Robert-Rössle-Str. 10, 13125 Berlin
Please, send your application including full CV, letter of motivation, description of relevant experience and
contact information for two referees preferably by email to jobs@mdc-berlin.de (indicating the registration
number 10975/2018) as pdf files (2 files of 5 MB at the maximum) as we do not return any papers.