An ambitious EC-funded research initiative on epigenetics advancing towards systems biology

BRIC, University of Copenhagen

Description

An enthusiastic microscopist is required to maintain the many microscopes within the BRIC and provide training to new users, including PhD and postdoctoral fellows. Among the microscopes in the facility are confocal (Zeiss and Leica), a Leica TIRF microscope and Deltavision wide field live cell microscope capable of fluorescence, FRET and bright field. In addition there are numerous laboratory microscopes for routine methods. A further responsibility will be to provide training and troubleshooting in microscopy and in imaging software. Close collaboration with user groups to further their research activities will be essential. It is expected that the Microscopy Scientist will take an active interest in current research within BRIC. As part of that, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing information to groups at BRIC regarding new technological developments that aid current research.

Qualifications

We expect you to be a highly motivated and highly ambitious scientist with the following qualifications:

• Education to PhD level or equivalent research experience
• Extensive experience in light microscopic techniques, including confocal, live cell and other advanced research microscope techniques is required
• Previous experience with imaging software, such as Volocity, Metamorph, Image J etc is highly desirable
• Good communication skills and ability to provide guidance, instruction and assistance to major user groups
• Excellent English skills

Salary

The appointment is for 3 years and scheduled to start April 2013. Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Academics Central organization. Depending on qualifications, a higher salary may be negotiated.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Professor John Couchman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Application details

Your application must be submitted electronically via this advertisement on http://jobportal.ku.dk/tap/. The application must include the following documents/attachments:

• Letter of application explaining motivation (max. one page).
• CV incl. education, research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education.

Furthermore, the applicant should provide two letters of recommendation sent directly to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with subject “[name candidate]-microscopy core specialist 2013” from the supporting persons before application deadline. Please make sure that an easy match between the recommendation letter and the individual applicant is possible.
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Starting date: 18th February 2013
Closing date: 28th February 2013