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With a strong focus on interdisciplinary work, the position will involve supporting the Advanced BioImaging Facility (ABIF) imaging scientists in general facility operations, microscope maintenance, one-on-one training of facility users and support for logistics and teaching microscopy courses and workshops. More information about the ABIF can be found at: http://www.mcgill.ca/abif
The primary duties will include:
Consultation: Schedule and support ABIF user consultation meetings
Training and Education: Perform one-on-one training of users on widefield and confocal laser scanning microscopes. Development and refinement of hands-on in silico training solution for the ABIF equipment
Facility Operations Coordination: Perform general administrative functions, such as Area Access Manager, ordering, managing service calls and emails, generating reports, financial transactions and event and course organization
Grant and manuscript writing: Write and assist in the writing of fund applications and scientific publications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
PhD degree in preferred areas including Biophysics, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience
Hands-on and theory experience with light microscopy
Familiarity with imaging and image analysis software: ImageJ, Imaris, LASAF, ZEN
Experience working in a dynamic environment. Must be able to manage a diverse set of obligations on a daily basis with rapidly changing demands and priorities
Strong interpersonal skills for working with facility users, principal investigators and potential new clients within the research community
Demonstrated attention to details and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas to people new to the field
Ability to work independently and efficiently but also work well as a part of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication in English. Strong verbal and written communication in French would be an asset.
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McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
