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Dear Microscopist's,

We have an opening in our group at UC Santa Cruz for a post-doctoral
researcher in the area of microscopy using adaptive optics, as described
below. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions for
applicants.

Best regards,

Joel Kubby

Chair, Electrical Engineering
UC Santa Cruz

<http://www.ucsc.edu/>UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ

Department of Electrical Engineering

Post-Doctoral Researcher, Adaptive Optical Microscopy

The School of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz
(UCSC) invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Researcer in
Adaptive Optical Microscopy, under the direction of Prof. Joel Kubby,
working in the Keck Center for Adaptive Optical Microscopy (
http://cfaom.soe.ucsc.edu/).  Applicants will participate in research
and should
be able to contribute to the application of adaptive optics in
state-of-the-art biological imaging. Possible related areas of research
might include neurobiology and developmental biology. The successful
candidate will be expected to align and operate new optical imaging and
optomechatronic systems.  We have a preference for candidates with
expertise in the use of various forms of biological microscopy (wide-field,
confocal, two-photon, structured illumination), deep-tissue imaging,
high-resolution imaging, and the correction and compensation of aberrations
in imaging systems including wavefront measurement using a Shack-Hartmann
wavefront sensor and correction using a deformable mirror.

*RANK:* Post-Doctoral Researcher

*SALARY:* *Commensurate with qualifications and experience*.

*BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:* A Ph.D in Biology, or a related discipline. Experience
in the application of advanced *in-vivo* biological light microscopy for
neurobiology and/or developmental biology. A demonstrated record of
publications in peer-reviewed journals.

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

• Familiarity with the application of adaptive optics for biological imaging
including wavefront sensing and correction.

• Experience in the preparation of biological specimens for optical imaging
including methods of tissue clearing.

• Demonstrate the ability to use wide-field, confocal and two-photon
microscopy.

• Ability to assemble and align prototype optical systems.

• Experience working with live fly, worm, fish and mouse models.

• Managing mouse colonies containing transgenic and inducible reporter mice.

• Working with viruses, DNA electroporation, and other fluorescent labeling
techniques.

• Working with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to
develop new procedures and protocols.

• A demonstrated record of publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.

*POSITION AVAILABLE:* January 1st, 2016.

*TERM OF APPOINTMENT:*  The initial appointment is for one year, with the
possibility of extension. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment, a
review to assess performance will be conducted.  Reappointment is also
contingent upon availability of funding.

*TO APPLY:*  Applications should be sent electronically to Prof. Joel Kubby
at the address below, and must include a letter of application that
addresses how you meet the basic and preferred qualifications, curriculum
vitae, at least eight selected publications (URLs or PDF format) and three
letters of reference*.  Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.

Send applications to: [log in to unmask]

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California
policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a
third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to
UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.

*CLOSING DATE:* To ensure full consideration, applications should be
complete and letters of recommendation received by December 15th, 2015.
The position will remain open until filled, but not later than December 31st,
2016.