Senior research engineer with focus in Optical Systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at Uppsala University is one of Europe’s most international, interdisciplinary and successful research departments in molecular biosciences.

The position is available within the professor Elf’s lab. We offer a stimulating interdisciplinary environment and you will work with experts in microfluidics, biophysics, image analysis, artificial intelligence, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. Our general mission is to assemble the scientific puzzle that describes the central aspects of life at the molecular level. For more information about the research in the Elf group, please visit http://elflab.icm.uu.se/.

Duties: We are looking for an engineer who wants to develop, build and use advanced optical measurement methods to study biophysics and intracellular kinetics with high spatial and temporal resolution. The focus is on the development and implementation of optical techniques, for example the MINFLUX system, to be able to follow individual molecules on the µ-second timescale in three dimensions. You will develop microscopy methods in the rapidly growing field of detection and tracking of individual molecules in living cells and should therefore be familiar with the latest optical technologies in Life Science and the physics behind them. You will be responsible for the design and implementation of the microscopes, and you will support and guide other researchers in the group who use optical technologies in their research.
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Requirements:

• Master, or PhD in some relevant subject area, e.g., experimental physics, electrical engineering or biophysics.
• Experience in designing and building optical measurement systems.
• Experience of LabView and MATLAB.
• Experience in electronics and hardware integration.
• Self-motivated personality with an interest in basic research.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English.

Additional qualifications desired:

• Previous experience in biophysical measurement methods, such as smFRET, FCS and Single-Molecule Tracking (SMT).
• Skills in FPGA programming.
• Proficiency in CAD and instrument development

Your application should include:

• CV including a list of publications.
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
• Copy of official academic transcripts.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: September 1st 2020 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Permanent position, probationary period may be applied.

Scope of employment: Full time 100%

For further information about the position please contact: Johan Elf (johan.elf@icm.uu.se), phone +46-18-471 4678.

Please submit your application by March 31st 2020, UFV-PA 2020/327.

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