Postdoctoral Scientist - Cell Biology - Light Microscopy Facility - LMB 2401

Fixed-term, 3 years

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK 

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Image Analyst position within the Light Microscopy Facility at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), Cambridge. 

The Light Microscopy Facility at the LMB is a state-of-the-art research resource managing more than 20 advanced microscopy systems. The team offers comprehensive support encompassing all stages of the microscopy workflow, from image acquisition to in-depth data analysis. Interacting with groups across the LMB, the postholder will join a team of image analysts and play a pivotal role in developing new methods, applying algorithms and creating workflows for the analysis of images acquired in the Light Microscopy Facility. Their expertise will directly contribute to furthering the Institute’s research endeavours. 

In the facility, a collaborative environment, fostering knowledge exchange and teamwork aims to address complex challenges. This role also offers excellent opportunities for professional development, allowing you to further your expertise and understanding of image analysis of light microscopy data. 

Applicants should have a PhD (or be due to complete a PhD within 6 months) in a relevant subject such as image processing, computer vision or biological sciences, ideally with significant experience in image processing and analysis. Experience of computer programming, such as Python, Matlab, scripting or macros in Fiji/ImageJ is a requirement. 

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Dr Jerome Boulanger at jeromeb@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.  

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist for our 3-year Career Development Fellowship/ Postdoctoral Training Scheme. This is a training and development position suitable for you if you have recently completed your doctoral studies, or you are looking to move into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop your research skills. Working with our world class scientists you will be working in an Institute renowned for its excellent scientific facilities and high-quality research. 

The LMB has an inclusive and collaborative working culture and you will be based in our state-of-the-art building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days per annum (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. 

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk. 

This role qualifies for endorsement by UKRI for a UK Global Talent Visa, for which the successful applicant is likely to be eligible to apply. Immigration costs (visa and health surcharge) can be reclaimed from UKRI after taking up the post (terms and conditions apply). 

To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board via the 'Apply' button above.

If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk. 

Closing date: 20/05/2024 

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening. 

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion. We therefore, particularly welcome women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

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