Microscopy Imaging Center
Starting date: April 1, 2026, or upon agreement.
Initial two-year contract with the possibility of extension.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide expert support and consultation to users on all aspects of light-microscopy experiments, including experimental design, sample preparation, image acquisition, and analysis.
- Develop and optimize imaging workflows, acquisition protocols, and data-processing pipelines.
- Maintain, calibrate, and monitor the performance of light microscopy systems (wide field, confocal, spinning, multi-photon); perform routine quality-control procedures.
- Train internal and external users on imaging systems and contribute to MIC courses, workshops, and outreach activities.
- Contribute to MIC's research & development projects, including testing new technologies and supporting method implementation.
- Serve as resource administrator in the MIC booking system (OpenIris) and ensure that instrument information is kept up to date.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and user guidelines while supporting efficient facility operations in collaboration with the MIC team.
Your Profile
- PhD or equivalent degree in biology, biophysics, physics, bioengineering, or a related life-science discipline.
- Strong hands-on experience with advanced light-microscopy techniques (widefield, confocal, fluorescence; experience with spinning disk or other advanced modalities is an asset).
- Experience with long-term automated and/or high-throughput microscopy; ability to write acquisition and analysis protocols (e.g., Nikon NIS JOBS, GA3).
- Solid knowledge of image processing and analysis (e.g., FIJI, Imaris, Napari). Familiarity with CNN-based image analysis tools is a plus.
- Practical experience with sample preparation, particularly for live-cell imaging.
- Service-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-user core facility environment.
- Excellent command of English; proficiency in German is an asset.
We Offer
- A dynamic and international working environment with opportunities for professional development, method implementation, and participation in facility-driven research projects.
- Competitive salary according to cantonal regulations.
- Starting date: April 1, 2026, or upon agreement.
- Initial two-year contract with the possibility of extension.
Application / Contact
For inquiries, please reach out to Ruth Lyck at ruth.lyck@unibe.ch.
To apply online, please use the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.