BioImage Analyst

Summary:

Integrative Imaging exists to coordinate Janelia resources and expertise into a seamless workflow that works for microscopy projects. An important component of this ecosystem is the Advanced Imaging Center (AIC), which makes Janelia's imaging technologies and expertise accessible to the world at no cost. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with and integrates the resources of support teams at Janelia including cell culture, animal facilities, hardware development, and scientific computing to enable researchers' use of the unique and powerful microscopy tools developed here at Janelia.

More importantly, Integrative Imaging scientists create highly integrated collaborations to design and implement complex microscopy projects. The team co-innovates with Janelia scientists to (1) provide technical consultations and experimental design, (2) develop novel sample preparations and labeling methodologies, (3) implement novel imaging workflows, and (4) offer in-depth image processing and analysis capabilities and guidance.

About the role:

The Integrative Imaging BioImage Data Analyst will work with Janelia scientists and external users at all stages of their microscopy experiments and will be a primary source of bioimage analysis expertise. This expertise will be shared through end-to-end project management, including development of quantitative experimental designs; implementation of custom analysis and visualization tools; and interactions with the Integrative Imaging team, Janelia community, and external users. This is an excellent role for a problem solver with an empathetic, collaborative mentality who enjoys partnering with interdisciplinary scientists.

What we provide:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• Interdependent, team-wide support in daily operations.

• Access to extraordinary researchers, resources, and impactful science as part of your career development.

• Janelia Research Campus is committed to a healthy work-life balance, and offers many amenities, including on-site childcare, free gym, on-campus housing, plentiful social and dining spaces, and shuttle-bus service.

What you'll do:

• Co-develop the central objectives and experimental requirements of researchers' microscopy needs.

• Think creatively.

• Develop detailed experimental plans and milestones for effective project management.

• Stay updated with the latest microscopy-related research & development at Janelia and elsewhere.

• Use existing image processing and analysis tools to create custom processing workflows to address the image analysis and visualization needs of each project.

• Interpret images and scientific results to propose subsequent experiments and procedures. This will involve a combination of software analysis tools, in collaboration with the Janelia Scientific Computing team and other data scientists as well as biologists.

What you bring:

• M.S., or Ph.D. in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent in education and experience.

• Minimum two years of experience working with microscopy-based bioimages.

• Ability to manage progress on multiple projects concurrently and thrive in a highly collaborative research ecosystem.

• Experience translating biological hypotheses and questions into quantitative approaches.

• Basic understanding of how optical imaging devices impact image quality/content and how biological experiments are performed is preferred.

• Experience with common image processing and analysis techniques such as image filtering, segmentation, feature recognition, pattern matching, deconvolution. Familiarity with artificial intelligence approaches will be ideal.

• Expertise in development of image processing and analysis workflows using FIJI, Python, Julia, MATLAB, or other platforms.

• Ability to effectively communicate both remotely and in-person (written and verbal), conveying expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation to all stakeholders.

Please include a cover letter with your application detailing your qualifications and experience.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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