Job Opportunity - OMX Microscope Scientific Officer

[Paul Appleton]

Great job opportunity at the University of Dundee, Scotland, UK.  If the links don't work go to the University website at: http://www.jobs.dundee.ac.uk/vacancies/20100224_00001-y.html 

Paul Appleton

OMX Microscope Scientific Officer

Scottish Universities Life Science Alliance (SULSA)
 College of Life Sciences

Job Reference: LS/3109

Closing Date: 24 Feb 2010

Date Entered:27 Jan 2010

Grade 8 (£36,715 - £43,840)



An exciting role is available in the University of Dundee, College of Life Science's Light Microscopy Facility, Dundee, Scotland, UK. We are seeking an energetic Scientific Officer to join the facility to work on cutting edge microscopy techniques and to administer the 'OMX' structured illumination/multi-channel live cell imaging system, which breaks through the resolution barrier previously imposed on the light microscope (Schermelleh et al. (2008) Science 320:1332). 



Educated to PhD level or with appropriate experience, the successful candidate will have a strong interest and understanding of light microscopy and its application to biological research, especially in living cells. Significant experience in the use and configuration of fluorescence microscopes is also necessary and familiarity with a variety of computer systems will be helpful. We are willing to consider a range of different types of expertise ranging from strong experience in biological research with some experience in advanced light microscopy to strong training in photonics and/or imaging with some familiarity with biological applications of microscopy.



Based in the central facility as part of the imaging team and reporting to the facility head and the OMX academic lead, the successful applicant will administer the OMX microscope and provide support for users from our own facility as well as from throughout Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to help provide a proven, revolutionary technology to cell and developmental biologists throughout a small country with a world-leading life sciences research portfolio. 


The Scottish Universities Life Science Alliance funded appointment will be offered for a fixed-term period starting March 2010. An appointment may be made at Grade 7 if the successful candidate does not meet the full skill set required for the post at Grade 8.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Sam Swift ( email address ) or Jason Swedlow ( email address ).

Information on the OMX Microscope and Imaging facility is available at microscopy.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/index.html

Information on College of Life Sciences is available at www.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk

Information on SULSA is available at www.sulsa.ac.uk/. 

Applications in the form of a CV and covering letter, including the names and addresses of 3 referees, should be sent to email address quoting LS/3109. Alternatively, please send 2 hard copies of your CV and covering letter to Human Resources, College of Life Sciences, MSI/WTB/JBC Complex, University of Dundee, DD1 5EH.

Applicants will only be contacted if invited for interview.

The University of Dundee is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096

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Dr Paul Appleton
Cell and Developmental Biology
University of Dundee
WTB/MSI
Dow Street
Dundee
DD1 5EH
UK

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The University of Dundee is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC015096