Facility Specialist - AFM, Advanced Optical Microscopy and Spectroscopy (Ref.63.25.1006)
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Job Duties
The job duties will be the following:
- Operate and maintain high-end microscopic imaging systems and standard optical spectroscopy equipment within the core facility;
- Support AFM maintenance support, training and services to internal and external users, including instrument training and experimental assistance, a similar support of additional optical spectroscopy and microscopy methods within the NBI core facility tool may be requested after internal training of the facility tools;
- Provide technical consultation and collaborate with internal and external researchers for experiments, basic data analysis, suitable sample preparation and proposing the appropriate techniques to fit the users and research project needs;
- Develop reports and user protocols in an appropriate manner to aid interpretation of results;
- Organise/participate in scientific workshops, outreach, and instrument demos under the direction of the facility management;
- Support the regular reporting of user statistics in frame of the ISO processes;
- Maintain and update databases related to facility management (AGENDO) and other used platforms, managing the instrument bookings, balancing, and prioritising the needs of research and, potentially, external users;
- Follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) available and support their regular revision, as well support the development of SOPs for new equipment of the facility;
- Support the Laser Safety Officer (i.e., implementation and update of laser safety guidelines, protocols and contribute to trainings);
- Support networking and grant writing to maintain and further enhance the cutting-edge profile of the core facility;
- Other related functions as assigned.
Anforderungen an die Stelle
Education
- PhD in Physics, Physics Engineering, Chemistry, Photonics and Optics, Micro- and Nanoengineering, Biology, Bioengineering, Material Science and Engineering, or similar areas.
Experience and Technical Skills
- Experience in AFM characterisation of materials, ideally experience in soft and hard materials, and preferentially experience in mounting of AFM tips and analysing topography maps;
- Background knowledge within optical spectroscopy or high-end fluorescent imaging and image analysis software is of advantage;
- Experience handling complex materials and samples: biological (e.g., cells, soft materials) and non-biological (e.g., from the field of condensed matter physics);
- Experience in outreach and/or training activities.
Other Value Skills and Education
- Understanding in one or more digital image analysis tools (e.g., ImageJ, Nikon Elements NIS, Zeiss ZEN, MATLAB, Python, and other image analysis software) is of advantage;
- Experience in Raman confocal microscopy, Raman spectroscopy or Raman data interpretation and analysis;
- Experience in other microscopy techniques, such as TIRF (Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence), widefield fluorescence, DIC, Hyperspectral Confocal, FRET microscopy, Phase holotomographic imaging;
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Exposure to facility environments and ISO standards.
Personal Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaborations;
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment;
- Adaptability and a proactive approach to learning and technology challenges.
Leistungen
- Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
- Private health insurance;
- Family allowances (according to family situation);
- Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
- Support for education fees of dependent children;
- Relocation support, when applicable;
- 30 working days of annual leave.
