/Please note – this is a different position from the one I posted two
days ago – it’s my bad luck that two of my excellent staff members are
moving to other parts of the country around the same time!/
The Rockefeller University is seeking a qualified and motivated
full-time microscopist for its Bio-Imaging Resource Center. The
Research Support Specialist will assist in advising and training users
in all areas of optical microscopy, including microscope set-up,
experimental design, sample preparation and data evaluation. The
Specialist will also perform trouble-shooting, microscope maintenance
and miscellaneous laboratory maintenance and job-related duties as
required and will report to the Director of the Center. Collaborative
studies with RU researchers will also be encouraged for motivated
individuals.
The Bio-Imaging Resource Center is used by around 70 laboratories at RU
and nearby institutions and we enjoy strong support within the
University. Equipment in the center currently includes a new Olympus
FV1000 MPE Twin upright multiphoton system, a Zeiss LSM 510 inverted
multiphoton system, two Zeiss LSM 510 confocal microscopes (one with
META detector), two DeltaVision image restoration microscopes (including
lasers for FRAP and photoactivation), a Yokogawa-type spinning disk
confocal microscope fitted with the Photonics Instruments Digital Mosaic
system for FRAP/Photoactivation, a Nikon/Lambert Instruments multi-line
TIRF/FLIM system, an MMI laser microdissection system, and various
widefield fluorescence microscopes. We hope to add superresolution
microscopy capabilities over the next few months.
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in biology or a related field and a minimum of
two years of experience in advanced fluorescence microscopy, preferably
involving live cell imaging, plus experience with sample preparation and
image analysis.* *Must have excellent interpersonal and communication
skills, an enthusiastic approach towards new techniques, motivation to
maintain a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art imaging technology and
the flexibility to interact with a diverse group of researchers. Strong
organizational and multi-tasking skills are also essential.
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 "IRC9002":
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: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
/The Rockefeller University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity/VEVRAA employer./
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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
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