Senior Microscopy Services Officer Apply
Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R-44638
Queensland Brain Institute
Full-time (100%), permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Based at our St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity The Senior Microscopy Services Officer works as part of the QBI Advanced Microscopy Facility (AMF) team to provide high-level, specialist technical research expertise and support to researchers. This role is primarily responsible for providing training on basic and advanced optical techniques and image processing and analysis to research scientists, performing troubleshooting and maintenance on the large suite of optical microscopes within the QBI AMF. We are seeking someone who is interested in biomedical imaging and has demonstrable competence in a variety of optical microscopy techniques.
Key responsibilities will include:
Train researchers in various microscopy techniques, including bright-field, epi-fluorescence, confocal laser-scanning, two-photon, spinning-disk, light-sheet, high-content, calcium, live-cell, structured illumination, and single-molecule localisation microscopy.
Provide researchers with training and advice in basic and advanced image analysis techniques using various software tools (e.g., Imaris, Amira, FIJI, Neurolucida, Huygens Professional Suite).
Assist with managing the daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of general and advanced microscopy systems.
Offer specialist scientific and technical expertise, collaborate with research groups, and custom-build optical microscopy platforms.
Contribute to research methodologies, manage research housekeeping (e.g., waste disposal, sample storage), and lead the development of a proactive safety culture.
Exercise leadership responsibilities, participate in technical leadership meetings, and train, supervise, and develop junior research staff.
About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
UQ Study for Staff
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
Salary packaging options
About You Completion of post-graduate qualifications in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or physics with subsequent experience in biomedical research or optical development, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Demonstrated research-relevant knowledge and skills with expertise in a wide range of specialist and general research techniques at all stages of the research cycle
Expertise in the application of standard microscopy techniques such as bright-field and epi-fluorescence microscopy and slide scanning
Advanced knowledge of live-cell and live-animal imaging, confocal laser-scanning microscopy, two-photon laser-scanning microscopy, spinning-disk confocal microscopy, light-sheet microscopy, high-content imaging, and advanced applications such as FRAP, and FRET
Experience in super-resolution techniques such as structured illumination microscopy and single-molecule localisation microscopy
Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and develop more junior staff
Significant experience of working in live-cell and live-animal research
Advanced technical capabilities in 2D, 3D, and 4D image analysis applications such as Imaris, Amira, CellProfiler, ImageJ/FIJI, SlideBook, NIS Elements, cellSens, and Zen
Experience in optical development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct research documentation and the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of research and scientific staff
Commitment to upholding the University's values with personal qualities of openness, respectfulness, and integrity, including research integrity, ethics, workplace health and safety.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia.
Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Rumelo Amor at ******. For application queries, please contact ****** stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
Resume
Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to ****** for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close Thursday 28 November at 11.00pm AEST (R-44638).
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