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Associate Research Scientist

Employer
Columbia University Medical Center
Location
New York City, New York (US)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 2, 2022

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Research Scientist
Organization Type
Academia

The Confocal and Specialized Microscopy Shared Resource (CSMSR) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is searching for an Imaging Specialist at the rank of Associate Research Scientist, to advise, train and assist users in image acquisition, processing, and analysis.

The CSMSR is a highly rated, well-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center core serving hundreds of research labs at the CUIMC campus, and has provided confocal and other advanced optical microscopy technologies and expertise for nearly 25 years. Instruments include confocal, 2-photon (ex vivo and intravital), high-content plate imagers, TIRF, SIM, STORM, widefield, and laser capture microdissection. Full details are available at the facility website; http://www.hiccc.columbia.edu/research/sharedresources/confocal

The Imaging Specialist’s primary responsibility will be to work with our diverse user base to meet their needs for high-performance imaging. This may include training on existing equipment, developing new workflows, or adapting existing methods as needed. The Imaging Specialist will also be responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of imaging and computer systems for image acquisition and analysis; purchasing supplies and assisting with scheduling and billing. Opportunities are available for community outreach, workshops, and grant preparation. Collaborative studies are possible for motivated individuals. The Imaging Specialist will report to the Facility Manager and Director.

Please contact Facility Manager Theresa Swayne (tcs6@cumc.columbia.edu) or Facility Director Liza Pon (lap5@columbia.edu) for further details.

Minimum Degree Required

  • Ph.D. degree

Minimum Qualifications

  • Expertise in advanced microscopy, including image acquisition and analysis, and knowledge of imaging technologies and sample preparation methods
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Interest in state-of-the-art imaging technology, and in applying this technology to meet the scientific objectives of Shared Resource users
  • Experience with intravital imaging in small animals is desirable but not required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in a relevant scientific field is preferred, but outstanding candidates with bachelors’ or masters’ degrees and extensive imaging experience will be considered.

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