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Job-ID
23/16
Application by 24.09.2023

The Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena is a federal and state government-funded research institute and member of the Leibniz Association (Leibniz-Gemeinschaft). FLI’ s internationally visible and highly competitive research is focused on understanding the mechanisms of aging and associated age-related diseases. Scientists from over 40 countries are currently investigating the molecular mechanisms of aging and the occurrence of age-related diseases. Our aim is to create the basis for new approaches in medicine as a way to improve the health of the elderly (www.leibniz-fli.de).

The Core Facility Imaging at FLI offers advanced state-of-the-art light microscopy equipment to investigate biological structures from nanometer to centimeter scales (doi: 10.3390/cells9061377). Facility staff provides introduction and service into microscopy techniques, including access to widefield, confocal, light-sheet and super-resolution microscopes. Special research expertise has been developed and is provided in Fluorescence Fluctuation Microscopy (FFM) applications to study molecule dynamics in living specimen (doi: 10.3389/fonc. 2018.00125). The facility staff provides introduction into microscopy techniques and service for researchers.
To support our team and to further develop our imaging platforms we are looking for:

Imaging Specialist (m/f/x)

Tasks:

Training and support of researchers in advanced light microscopy techniques (widefield/confocal/super-resolution/microdissection/fluorescence fluctuation/lightsheet)

Manage and assist instrument maintenance
Support of researchers in image acquisition & downstream data analysis (Zen, Huygens, Imaris, Arivis)
Develop, maintain and improve standard operation procedures (SOPs) and workflows
Assist, conduct and develop teaching activities
Draft high-quality bioimage data text parts for manuscripts.

Requirements:

University degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics or related, preferably PhD or equivalent
Thorough knowledge and understanding of advanced microscopy technologies
Preferably 5 years of experience in light microscopy bioimaging applications
Know-how in quantitative bioimaging workflows, image data analysis and management
excellent command of English (spoken and written) is required
Enthusiastic, friendly, collaborative mindset and the ability to interact professionally and service oriented
with the users of the facility

We offer:

A responsible job within a motivated team, which will accompany and support you optimally during the introduction period - as well as an international working environment and a safe workplace.
Access to multiple state-of-the-art facilities. Our work is embedded in the Jena Beutenberg Campus, an interdisciplinary base for innovative research.
We offer integration into FLI career development plans promoting interdisciplinary collaborations involving clinician scientists, basic scientists and bioinformaticians.
Employment contract in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L), full-time or part-time, for 2 years initially, long-term employment is desired.
Remuneration level TV-L depending on qualifications and experience (TV-L E12-E13), additional annual special payment (Christmas bonus), 30 working days of vacation per calendar year, two days off on December 24/31, performance bonus system and attractive company pension plan with the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL) (Federal and State occupational pension scheme).
Flexible working time models: flexitime, mobile working, a family-friendly working environment that enables a healthy work-life balance, company health management and dual career option.
We provide support with various qualification and further training opportunities, use of the Haufe knowledge databases and the Haufe learning platform with numerous different online courses.

Application:

Please apply online through the FLI application portal by 24.09.2023.

Applications will be analyzed regarding skills, competences and qualifications. All qualified persons, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity or other classification protected by law will receive consideration for employment.