Senior Research Engineer for EM, IT and image analysis - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

Umeå University is currently seeking a Senior Research Engineer for IT architecture, system administration and image analysis in structural and cell biological research. The position is permanent, starting 1 January 2020 or by agreement and is financed with the support from SciLifeLab and Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine. Last day to apply is 5 November 2019.

Umeå Core Facility for Electron Microscopy (UCEM; http://www.kbc.umu.se/english/ucem), is one of the joint faculty research infrastructures at Umeå University. The facility hosts the SciLifeLab cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) node in Umeå. The node in Umeå is financed by equipment and operating grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, the Kempe Foundations and SciLifeLab.

Work tasks
As a Senior Research Engineer you will work with IT and image processing at UCEM. You administrate software, user accounts and hardware, support scientists in planning and carrying out cryo-EM image acquisition and analysis. You will work in an interdisciplinary research environment with advanced instrumentation used mainly in medical and biological research, with a focus on 3D visualisation of cells and macromolecules. The work includes installation and updates of IT-systems and software, as well as image analysis and project reports. You will establish and support the daily activities at the facility and serve as a contact person between users, facility and other IT facilities such as supercomputer centre. You will take responsibility for the technical development and be part of research school teaching, user training and research projects at the facility.

Qualifications
It is required to have a PhD degree in IT, image analyses, structure biology or equivalent. An education within technology or nature science, for example a master of science in IT, engineering, biotechnology or equivalent competence or experience within the area. The working tasks require very good computer skills, experience in IT-architecture and administration in a LINUX environment. You have a theoretical understanding of, and a strong interest in developing your skills in, image analysis for 3D electron microscopy (tomography and single particle analyses). You are well organised, have good interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team. Emphasis is placed on technical skills as well as a strong personal motivation to work with scientific research. Ability to communicate well in written and spoken English is required. We are looking for a co-worker who is goal-oriented, service-minded and pedagogical. You take initiatives and are able to independently take responsibility for technical and administrative work. Experience in microscopy methods, image analysis and molecular or structural biology are merits.

Terms of employment
The position is permanent on a full-time basis with start as soon as possible. A probationary period may be applied.

Instructions for application
Applications should be made via our e-recruitment system and be received no later than 5 November 2019. The application must include:

• A letter of motivation, describing the applicant’s qualifications with respect to the requirements for this position. The letter should contain a brief description on how you wish to organise a Linux-based computational environment handling large volumes of data, with users who will often have their training in biology rather than IT/Linux.
• CV
• A list of publications, doctoral degree certificate and other relevant diplomas, obtained grades, certificates or documents proving your suitability for the position.
• The names and contact details of two reference persons.

For further information please contact Dr. Lars-Anders Carlson (lars-anders.carlson@umu.se) or Dr. Linda Sandblad (linda.sandblad@umu.se, tel +4670 932 49 36).