Biological Imaging Development CoLab Director

1 month ago


San Francisco, California, United States UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Full time
Job Summary

The Biological Imaging Development CoLab (BIDC) Director role is a multifaceted position that requires independence, initiative, organization, and flexibility. The incumbent must have experience in biological-related microscopy research, strong interpersonal skills to work closely with investigators, students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and staff members, and strong time management skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintenance and management of the Biological Imaging Development CoLab's (BIDC) microscopes and support equipment.
  • Training and assisting new users on microscopes, techniques, and data analysis.
  • Assisting in experimental design and analysis pipelines.
  • Direct supervision of two or more employees.
  • Oversight of CoLab's budget including salaries and materials.
  • Coordinating team members for new initiatives and projects.
  • Mentoring and career development of co-workers.
  • Keeping the facility current with trends and needs of the microscopy community.
Requirements
  • PhD in natural sciences; biology, chemistry, physics, or related discipline.
  • At least 5 years of experience in microscopy-based instrument development.
  • At least 5 years of experience in high-dimensional microscopy data analysis.
  • At least 5 years of experience in biology specific microscopy techniques and analysis.
  • Proficiency in microscopy data analysis using available software such as Imaris, Elements, LAS, FIJI, ImageJ, and Ilastik.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in teaching and mentoring graduate students and professional trainees.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong time management skills and demonstrated attention to details.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication including writing of research manuscripts, and scientific oral presentations (in-person and virtually).
  • Experience in preparing grant proposals, especially shared equipment grant proposals.
  • Experience in management of a shared research resource or core facility.
  • Proficiency in custom microscopy data analysis using Matlab and Python.
  • Hands-on experience in confocal, widefield, light-sheet, and super-resolution microscopy techniques.
  • Experience in computer assisted drawing (CAD) for instrument design and development.
  • Experience in electrical circuit design with soldering skills.
What We Offer

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals offers a competitive salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $88,000-$234,400.



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