The University of Chicago Integrated Microscopy Facility (IMF) is a supervised, user-based Shared Resource providing state-of-the-art microscopy imaging capabilities to University investigators. The IMF offers widefield, confocal and lightsheet microscopy instrumentation, in addition to super-resolution technologies (e.g., stimulated emission depletion, PALM/STORM and structured illumination). The major objective of the IMF is to provide imaging expertise and instrumentation to advance investigator-driven basic and translational research at the University of Chicago.
Job Summary
This is your opportunity to join a busy and diverse academic light microscopy core facility. You will be responsible for training core users in the skills necessary to conduct their own imaging on a wide array of widefield, confocal and lightsheet instrumentation. You will also advise users in best practices in sample preparation, imaging and image processing. The Core serves researchers across the biological and physical sciences divisions of the University of Chicago, as well as researchers from the University of Chicago medical center.
Responsibilities
Operate, troubleshoot and maintain existing and future core equipment.
Train users in the use of core equipment including best practices for scientific imaging.
Run image processing software, including ImageJ/Fiji, QuPath, Arivis and others.
Train users to use image processing software, including best practices for presenting images and gathering scientifically valid results.
Assist with the whole slide scanning service.
Assist with record keeping including usage and publications.
Assist commercial vendors with demos of equipment and software.
Assist with future capital improvements including selecting technology, preliminary data collection and grant writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
To Apply
Submit Resume/CV, cover letter and contact information for three science/supervisor references through the UChicago Workday portal (in website link above). Pre-application inquires can be directed to Christine Labno at ccase@uchicago.edu
