Open Position for Optical Microscopy Specialist at UC Berkeley

[Holly L. AARON]

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Posting this for a colleague - please send inquiries directly to Marla
Feller (see contact info below).

*Associate Specialist or Specialist-Optical Microscopy-School of Optometry*

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Associate Specialist, Step I-IV or Specialist, Step I-V $53,124 - $103,584,
Available at the University of California Berkeley – School of Optometry

*Program Summary*

The multi-departmental Vision Science group on the Berkeley campus is
recruiting for a full time Associate Specialist or Specialist to work on
the imaging aspects of studies of the visual system. Researchers in the
vision science group are housed in the School of Optometry, the Department
of Molecular and Cell Biology, the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute and
other units on the campus. The appointment is expected to run from March 1,
2016 – July 31, 2018 with the possibility of extension depending on
continued funding availability.

*Open Position*

*Associate/Full Imaging Specialist*

The Imaging Specialist will work within the Vision Sciences Group and
provide services to users of the CORE Grant for Vision Science. One primary
goal will be customizing optical systems for specific research projects,
including design of a variety of detection schemes (including high
sensitivity devices such as PMTs and CCD cameras) and basic and advanced
illumination systems (including lasers and patterned illumination system).
Working under the supervision of the Imaging Core Director, this person
will assist and train users to operate a wide range of optical imaging
technologies. The Vision Sciences Core Group is affiliated with the
Molecular Imaging Center which houses several advanced technology
microscopes, including two-photon confocal microscopes, line-scanning
confocal, spinning disc confocal. a variety of laser illumination sources,
and spectral detection.

*Basic Qualifications at the time of the application:*

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a Science or
Engineering discipline and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with
optical microscopy or a Master's Degree or Ph. D. Degree (or equivalent) in
Science or Engineering.

*Additional Desirable Qualifications by start date:*

1. Basic knowledge of image processing; 2) Familiarity with MATLAB
programming

*Preferred Qualifications by start date:*

1) Master's Degree or PhD Degree (or equivalent) in Bioengineering; 2)
proficiency with MATLAB; 3) understanding of optical design; 4) proficiency
with image processing techniques; 5) Experience coordinating and
communicating with groups of people from diverse backgrounds; 6) Experience
working with multiphoton, confocal, and wide-field microscopes; 7)
Experience with Ca2+ imaging; 8) High degree of independence and
self-motivation; 9) Strong desire to develop new skills and adapt to new
technologies



Interested individuals must include a cover letter, along with a CV, and
the names and contact information of 3 referees. This position is open
until filled. Anticipated start date is March 1, 2016.

*https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00978
<https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00978>*

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California
policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including
when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or
career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (
http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters

Please direct questions to Annette Lewis at [hidden email]. Reappointment
after the initial period of hire will be contingent upon the availability
of funding and

satisfactory performance.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected
veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination
and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

The University of California offers an excellent benefits package as well
as a number of family friendly policies and programs in place that support
employees as they balance work and family. The school is interested in
candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher
education through their teaching, research, and service.



Marla B. Feller, Ph. D.
Professor and Head, Division of Neurobiology
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology & Helen Wills
Neuroscience Institute
University of California, Berkeley
142 Life Sciences Addition - 3200
Berkeley, CA  94720-3200
Tel  [phone]
Fax [phone]
OFFICE LOCATION 195A LSA
e-mail: [hidden email]
http://mcb.berkeley.edu/labs/feller/