Academic employee for light microscopy for the Bioimaging Core Facility
Department of Biomedicine
The department of Biomedicine prioritizes diversity and a good work environment, as this is a prerequisite for groundbreaking research. In a diverse and international research environment, dedicated employees are looking to generate new knowledge within biomedical research areas such as infection and inflammation, membranes, neuroscience and personalized medicine. The Department of Biomedicine provides research-based teaching of the highest quality and is responsible for a large part of the medical degree programme. Academic staff contribute to the teaching. English is the preferred language in the laboratory, at meetings and at seminars. The department employs approx. 500 people from all over the world, and they make use of the department's modern laboratory-, core- and animal facilities. The Department of Biomedicine focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration with business and industry, and numerous researchers from the department have established companies to develop new medicinal treatments founded in professional scientific basic research. You can read more about the department here and about the faculty here.
Bioimaging Core Facility
We currently host 15 microscopes: from widefield and slide scanners, confocals, light sheet, TIRF, high-content to in vivo 2-photon imaging. For data analysis, we host 5 PCs and a server with commercial softwares such as Arivis, Imaris, Zen blue, CellSense Dimensions, ScanR and open-source software preinstalled. https://imaging.au.dk/services-and-facilities
Your job responsibilities
As Application Specialist, your primary tasks are supporting and training users according to their imaging needs and handling the administrative and technical necessities of running a Core facility.
This involves, but is not limited to, (1) initial consultation on imaging methods, system choice, experimental setup incl. controls and analysis pipeline depending on the users hypothesis as well as (2) train users on the appropriate system(s) and take care of the (3) administrative work surrounding these activities e.g. user registration, coordinating appointments, invoicing in collaboration with economy department, budgeting and financial allocation of foreseeable maintenance costs. Also, you (4) keep microscopes functional by repairing yourself or with remote support or coordinating and negotiate repairs and system maintenance works with microscope vendors and (5) keep the digital infrastructure functional by creating and maintaining the necessary IT infrastructure in close collaboration with the Health IT department, e.g. ensure smooth data transfers, remote desktop access or enable courses and workshops. You will also be involved in (6) supporting image analysis with commercial or open-source software and (7) creating and teaching microscopy courses or workshops. Experience in writing funding applications is beneficial. You contribute to the daily operation through your expertise in a light microscopy method, analysis skills and your service-minded/friendly mindset. In your daily work, you have a close interaction with competent colleagues from different scientific backgrounds such as biomedicine, medicine, molecular biology, nanoscience, engineering and others. Optimally, you have experience in one or more microscopy techniques or are willing to quickly learn.
In summary, your main tasks will consist of:
- User training and supporting activities around it
- Administrative responsibilities
- Analysis software(s) for microscopy
- Research support within Biomedicine, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Engineering
- Familiarity with Windows-based tools, systems and IT
- Teaching
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Stay informed on technological developments
You will report to the Head of the Bioimaging Core Facility Morten Schallburg Nielsen.
Your competences
You have a background within life science or other relevant natural sciences and an academic background involving advanced fluorescent imaging.
As a person, you have good interpersonal skills, are inclusive and team-oriented and able to contribute to a good work environment. You enjoy supporting people from different backgrounds in their projects, identify their needs and help troubleshooting if necessary.
We expect you to be fluent in oral and written English.
Questions about the position
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Nina Burmeister (imaging@biomed.au.dk; +45 9352 1888) or Dr. Anna Lorentzen (+45 2247 5035) or Head of the Bioimaging Core Facility Morten Schallburg Nielsen.
Your place of work will be the Department of Biomedicine, Høegh-Guldbergsgade 10, DK-8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
We expect to conduct interviews in week 24 (9.6.-13.6.2025) (1st round) and if relevant week 25 (16.6.-20.6.2025) (2nd round). You may be given a case in connection with the interviews.
Terms of employment
Terms of employment and pay are regulated by the collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and academics in the state.
Application
Your application must include the following:
- Motivated application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Indication of education (a copy of the diplomas should be uploaded)
- References/recommendations can be uploaded separately in the recruitment system
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
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