Image Processing Specialist Job Description
The Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) is an international research center with 340 members. It is affiliated with the University of Basel and supported by the Novartis Research Foundation. Our goal is to exploit new technologies to further our understanding of the basic molecular mechanisms that underlie health and disease.
Supporting the FMI scientists in their research discoveries are a number of outstanding technology platforms, including the Facility for Advanced Imaging and Microscopy (FAIM), which has a full-time position available immediately for an experienced and self motivated IMAGE PROCESSING SPECIALIST
In this position you will:
- Teach and help users with image processing using commercial packages and troubleshoot problems on user's request on a day-to-day basis.
- Program macro/plugins/scripts for image processing (ImageJ and Matlab).
- Assist the senior programmer at FAIM for programming projects.
- Report to the facility managers.
Depending on skills and interest, 20% of the time will be available to participate and be trained in other aspects of light and electron microscopy projects performed at FAIM.
Image Processing Specialist Job Requirements
- A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biology or computer/engineering sciences, with several years of experience in image processing of fluorescence microscopy images in biology.
- Very good knowledge of different image processing software, toolboxes and techniques.
- Excellent communication and teaching skills, the ability to work as a team member, and fluency in English.
The position is funded for three years.
Have we raised your interest? If you would like to join a dynamic research institute we look forward to receiving your application.
Please submit your application and documents including contact details for 3 references by
January 31, 2013Image Processing Specialist Application Information
Please apply with your CV and cover letter by the 'apply' button below.
Image Processing Specialist Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Biomedical Science
Business Engineering
Software Engineering
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| Specialties: |
Biomedical Imaging / Modelling
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| Education Level: |
Doctorate (PH.D)
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| Experience: |
2 - 5 years
5 - 10 Years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
, Switzerland |
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