BioImage Analysis Trainer

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, London

Contract: 3 yr fixed term, full time

About us…  

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

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About the role… 

Imaging is a cornerstone technology underpinning science at the Crick and the BioImage Analysis Trainer will be an integral member of the Image Analysis Group, reporting directly to the Image Analysis Lead (Deputy Head of CALM). In addition to delivering foundational training and support, the role will offer personalised, one-on-one coaching for selected research projects, working closely with Crick Research Groups (CRGs) to ensure effective collaboration and successful project outcomes. The role offers an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to focus on delivering scientific training within a dedicated and supportive team. 

What you will be doing… 

As a BioImage Analysis Trainer at the Crick, you will: 

• Equip Crick Research Groups (CRGs) with the necessary expertise to rigorously and efficiently extract quantitative data from images.
• Provide training on both the image analysis software and the computational environments (such as HPC) required for CRGs operation
• Instructing microscopy users on theoretical concepts of image analysis and guiding them through practical image analysis tasks.
• Offering support and training to help users write and modify basic scripts (e.g., in FIJI or Python) for automating and ensuring the reproducibility of image analysis tasks.

About you…  

You will bring… 

• A PhD in a physical or life science. 
• Proficiency in programming with a mainstream language, such as Java, C, or Python. 
• Extensive experience in training and/or teaching, particularly in technical, hands-on/live coding workshops. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing automated image analysis workflows using tools like FIJI, CellProfiler, Ilastik, or similar. 
• Strong adherence to good software engineering practices (e.g., version control, documentation). 

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About Working at the Crick… 

Our values  

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Crick, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. If you need assistance with your application, please contact nicola.gyte@crick.ac.uk.

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What will you receive?  

We value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development. You can find out more about what we offer here.

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