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    Postdoctoral Scientist - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Medical Research Council

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    Medical Research Council Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 4 days ago

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    Key responsibilities

    :

    Within the overall direction of the Light Microscopy Facility, the LMB groups and in discussion with Jerome Boulanger, you will make a significant input into determining the direction of the team within a 3-year lifespan.

    To plan your own work and objectives on a 12-month basis and manage your experimental work within the project along with your Supervisor.

    To work with limited supervision to identify, develop, modify and apply the necessary techniques to achieve research aims.

    To introduce and apply new techniques across a wide range of disciplines and to have the creativity and initiative to develop novel approaches and methods where required.

    To ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local policies and legal requirements.

    To contribute to the smooth running of the Facility, including the effective use of resources, training of others and taking responsibility for use of communal facilities.

    To enhance your research and generic skills through a tailored development programme.

    Working relationships:

    You will report to Dr Jerome Boulanger and have a close day to day working relationship with Dr Nick Barry and with members of the Light Microscopy facility. You will also liaise with other Research Support staff, Postdoctoral Scientists and Students across the LMB and with external collaborators.

    Additional information:

    This is a 3-year training and development position for a Postdoctoral Scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies, is moving into a new research discipline or has limited experience of key transferable skills. We support Postdoctoral Scientists with a range of formal and on-the-job training, including:

    • MRC training courses.

    • External training and personal development courses.

    • One-to-one training with your Supervisor and other Scientists.

    You will commit to undertaking the following:

    • Developing and following a personal development plan.

    • Attending training courses.

    • Identifying additional training which will support you to develop your career.

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    Academic qualifications:

    These should include a PhD in a relevant subject or be due to complete PhD within 6 months. Relevant subjects include image processing, computer vision or biological sciences with significant experience in image analysis.

    Technical skills and expertise:

    Essential:

    • Experience of and proven expertise in the field of image processing and analysis.

    • Experience of computer programming, such as Python, Matlab, scripting or macros in Fiji/ImageJ.

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration with and training of a wide range of people.

    Desirable:

    • Significant experience of and proven expertise in the field of light microscope image processing and analysis.

    • Knowledge of open-source software such CellProfiler, Icy, Ilastik, Cellpose or QuPath.

    • Knowledge of commercial software such as Imaris, Huygens or NIS Elements.

    • Familiarity with high performance cluster computing.

    • Experience in machine learning.

    • Experience in the management of large data sets.

    Track record of research:

    This will include achievements, and contributions to published papers.


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