Imaging Core Director Position at the University of Oregon

[Raghuveer Parthasarathy]

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Biological Imaging Core Director *//*
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    The University of Oregon is seeking a full-time director for a new
Biological Imaging Core Research Facility. The position is centrally
funded by the University of Oregon. The director will oversee the
day-to-day operation of this dynamic, multi-user facility.
Responsibilities will include operating and maintaining microscopes and
computers, working with a wide variety of users to devise and implement
imaging-based studies, coordinating the use and development of custom
optical equipment, training users on aspects of imaging and
computational image analysis both formally and informally, coordinating
the financial and administrative operation of the facility, and serving
as a resource for university researchers regarding advances in
biological imaging.

    We are looking for a candidate with excellent interpersonal,
organizational, and communication skills. The candidate must have, at a
minimum, three years’ experience with optical imaging methods or an
advanced degree in a biological or physical science or engineering. It
is preferred that the successful candidate have experience with multiple
optical imaging methods applied to biological systems, skills and
experience related to the maintenance of microscopes, data management,
and computational image analysis, experience working in a biological
imaging user facility, and experience with training researchers on the
use of imaging instrumentation and the design of experiments.

    The director will interact with faculty, students, and researchers
in a variety of department and institutes at the University of Oregon,
as well at the University’s new Knight Campus for Accelerating
Scientific Impact (https://accelerate.uoregon.edu/).


Additional information is provided below, including a link to the Univ.
of Oregon HR site at which to submit applications. Please forward this
email to any potential candidates.


*Biological Imaging Core Director***

*Department:*Research Core Facilities
*Appointment Type and Duration:* Regular, Ongoing
*Salary:* $85,000 - $100,000 per year
*Compensation Band:* OS-OA10-Fiscal Year 2017-2018
*FTE:* 1.0

*Special Instructions to Applicants*
Please provide a resume/CV and a cover letter that addresses how your
qualifications are related to this position.

Univ. of Oregon job posting:
http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/521736/director-biological-imaging-core(apply 
here).

*Application Review Begins*
April 1, 2018; position open until filled


*Minimum Qualifications*

·Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

·Three years’ experience with optical imaging methods or an advanced
degree (in a biological or physical science or engineering).

·Experience with imaging biological systems.

*Professional Competencies*

·Analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to think creatively.

·Skills related to data management.

·Skills related to computational image analysis.

·Ability to communicate effectively with researchers from a variety of
scientific fields.

*Preferred Qualifications*

·Experience with multiple optical imaging methods applied to biological
systems.

·Skills and experience related to the maintenance of commercial optical
instruments, data management, and computational image analysis.

·Experience working in a biological imaging user facility.

·Experience with training researchers on the use of imaging
instrumentation and the design of experiments.

*Special Instructions to Applicants: *
Please provide a cover letter to address how your qualifications are
related to this position. Please also include a resume or CV with your
online application.

*All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a
background inquiry.*

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to
eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and
paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit
http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the
ADA.  The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and
does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including
veteran and disability status.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national
or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in
all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title
IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited
by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator,
Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, or to the Office for
Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint
procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination
<http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination>.


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*Raghuveer Parthasarathy*
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Professor, Department of Physics
1274 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1274
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