Summary: King’s College London (KCL) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop computational methods for processing, analyzing, and visualizing multimodal advanced microscopy data as part of a collaborative research project within the Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Randall Cell & Molecular Biophysics
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Job ID | 100785 |
| Salary | £44,105 – £46,421 per annum (including London Weighting) |
| Business Unit | Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine |
| Department | Randall Cell & Molecular Biophysics |
| Location | Guy’s Campus, King’s College London |
| Application Closing Date | 16 December 2024 |
| Expected Start Date | No sooner than 1 March 2025 |
Research Area
Cell and Molecular Biophysics
Location
Guy’s Campus, King’s College London, London, UK
Eligibility/Qualification
- Essential Criteria:
- PhD qualified in relevant subject area (or submitted thesis awaiting award).
- Undergraduate degree in relevant subject area (sciences, computer science, or engineering).
- Prior experience in image analysis (microscopy or computer vision).
- Programming experience.
- Ability to carry out research and communicate findings effectively.
- Planning and troubleshooting skills.
- Teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Understanding the interdisciplinary field’s benefits and challenges.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in fluorescence microscopy.
- Programming experience in Python.
- Familiarity with software engineering practices (version control, testing).
- Knowledge of deep learning-based image processing/analysis.
Job Description
The post holder will contribute to a multidisciplinary project focusing on how metabolism is investigated through various microscopy methods, such as fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) and optical coherence techniques. Responsibilities include:
- Developing a software platform for integrating information from different imaging modalities and methods.
- Creating plugins for the Python-based multi-dimensional data viewer, napari.
- Aggregating existing techniques for FLIM analysis, managing large multi-dimensional datasets, and applying machine learning/AI techniques.
Access to excellent training resources and state-of-the-art facilities will be provided, along with opportunities to attend international conferences.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description. If needed, candidates can apply via email at HR@kcl.ac.uk.
Last Date for Apply
The application must be submitted by 16 December 2024.
For additional details about the role and to apply, please refer to the official job listing.
