Imaging Specialist
Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2 mo ago
Art & Creative$110k–$140k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Preparation of EM sample by fixation, staining, and embedding
- MicroCT imaging of EM sample
- Cutting and collecting series of ultrathin sections
- Volume imaging with transmission EM and multibeam scanning EM
- Maintenance of microscopes and other instruments
- Training collaborators at PNI on EM procedures
Qualifications
- PhD degree in Neuroscience, Physics, Electrical Engineering or other related field
- At least 4 years hands-on experience in an EM laboratory
- Ability to organize and execute several projects in parallel
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently on a wide variety of research projects
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail-oriented, focused, and highly motivated
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with serial section EM
- Histology
- Viral and immuno labeling
- Stereotaxic surgery
- Image analysis software and systems (e.g. FIJI/ImageJ, EyeWire)
- Light microscopy
- Experience with tilt series EM tomography
Benefits
The University offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.