The Bio-Imaging Resource Center at the Rockefeller University, New York, 
is seeking a Research Support Specialist to provide training and support 
in image analysis and image processing software, to act as Systems 
Administrator, to assist with training on the more basic microscope 
systems, and to provide some administrative support.  The imaging center 
provides a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art microscope equipment, 
including confocal, deconvolution, TIRF, FLIM and multiphoton systems.  
Researchers are trained to acquire the images themselves before 
processing them using a variety of software packages, including Huygens, 
Imaris, MetaMorph, Image J and SoftWoRx.

Specific responsibilities include:
1.  Instructing researchers on the application of advanced software 
packages to analyze their image data; investigating and incorporating 
new modules for complex image analysis; advising users on how to improve 
their experimental design to facilitate quantitative studies.  Also 
assisting with training and basic trouble-shooting on the microscopes 
(50% effort).
2.  Close collaboration with the University IT department in 
administration, support, and maintenance of Bio-Imaging Resource Center 
Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris servers and workstations (20% effort).
3.  Setting up and overseeing user accounts, instructing users on data 
access and management, and handling monthly billing of users, using 
custom software (20% effort).
4.  General lab administration and maintenance (10% effort).

The position is open immediately.  A Bachelor’s degree (minimum) and a 
strong background in computing are required, also familiarity with 
scientific imaging and image processing concepts.  Equally important are 
excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness to learn 
and teach, and good organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Preferred IT skills include:
- Experience in systems administration in mixed operating system 
environments (Windows, Mac and UNIX);
- Experience in users administration in the mixed Windows Active 
Directories Domain and LDAP environment including proficiency in SAMBA 
and LDAP configuration and administration;
- Experience with various storage technologies (NAS, SAN), file access 
protocols (SMB, NFS, AFP), and files systems (ZFS, UFS, ext3, NTFS, 
etc), and file system volume manager;
- Experience with scripting in Unix and Windows environments;
- Experience in computer virtualization technologies (VMware).

The Rockefeller University is located on a beautiful campus on 
Manhattan's Upper East Side. We offer a competitive salary, 
comprehensive benefits and an excellent working environment.
To apply for this position, click the following URL, click on 'staff 
opportunities" and enter keyword "IRC8962":
 
http://www.rockefeller.edu/hr/career.php

For specific technical questions about the BIRC’s instrumentation or 
services, please feel free to contact Dr. Alison North, the Director of 
the BIRC, at:
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/The Rockefeller University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment 
Opportunity/VEVRAA employer./

-- 
Alison J. North, Ph.D.,
Research Assistant Professor and 
Director of the Bio-Imaging Resource Center,
The Rockefeller University,
1230 York Avenue,
New York,
NY 10065.
Tel: office	++ 212 327 7488
Tel: lab    	++ 212 327 7486
Fax:        	++ 212 327 7489