Light Microscopy Imaging Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled imaging specialist for the Cell Biology and Imaging Analysis (CBIA) core facility at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada.

Our facility provides access to advanced imaging techniques such as live, high- and super- resolution imaging as well as high-throughput microscopy.

The CBIA core offers support from sample preparation to image analysis and is accessed by a broad community including cell biologists, neuroscientists, virologists, pathologists, and engineers.

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to work with the facility manager to provide extensive training and advanced technical assistance to users of the facility as well as maintain the instrumentation and its associated infrastructure.

It is expected that the successful candidate will assist in the design, acquisition, analysis and interpretation of a variety of complex microscopy experiments; will continue to improve and expand their expertise to develop more advanced imaging protocols across a variety of platforms (Zeiss, Leica, Quorum/Metamorph, Deltavision, and Incucyte); and will continue to expand their skills in image analysis.

Responsibilities:
User training (entry level to advanced)
Image analysis software support (Imaris, Fiji, CellProfiler and Matlab)
Routine and meticulous maintenance of instruments including troubleshooting
Work with manager to monitor equipment access
Maintain and update CBIA web page
Participate in the development of outreach activities and core promotion