Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientist - Instrumentation Microscopy

Assistant/Associate/Full Project Scientist – Instrumentation MicroscopyDepartment: Molecular and Cell Biology, Advanced BioImaging Center (ABC), University of California, BerkeleyPosition OverviewRank: Assistant / Associate / Full (appointed based on prior experience). 100% time, starting Winter/Spring 2026. Initial one-year appointment with possible renewal based on performance and funding.Salary: $146,700 – $204,600 (UC academic scale, details available via the university portal).Benefits: Full benefits package available.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and test a new high-throughput adaptive optical inverted lattice light-sheet microscope (iAO-LLSM) to achieve a 10-fold increase in data acquisition throughput while maintaining high-quality optical performance.Use, maintain, and oversee operations of the two next-generation multimodal optical scopes with adaptive imaging correction (MOSAIC) microscopes at ABC.Handle and mount biological samples on advanced microscopes and collect 4/5-D datasets.Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team of AI scientists, data engineers, instrumentation scientists, and biologists to generate high-resolution microscopy data with novel experimental reagents, supporting the development of a 4-D foundation model.Attend national and international collaborations, present research findings at scientific conferences, and publish results in leading peer-reviewed journals.Lead projects, develop new initiatives, and occasionally spearhead collaborations or research directions.Train and supervise collaborators, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows on MOSAIC / iAO-LLSM capabilities.Basic Qualifications (Required at Application)PhD (or equivalent international degree).Additional Qualifications (Required at Start)Minimum of four years of postdoctoral research experience.For consideration as Associate Project Scientist: minimum of eight years of post-PhD research experience.For consideration as Full Project Scientist: minimum of fourteen years of post-PhD research experience.Preferred QualificationsPhD or equivalent international degree in Physics, Chemical or Biological Engineering, Molecular and Cell Biology, Systems Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.Experience or expertise in light microscopy, spectroscopy, or laser optics.Experience with adaptive optics and lattice light-sheet microscopy.Experience designing and building custom microscopes.Ability to troubleshoot microscopy instruments, prepare samples, and design research methodology.Proficiency with CAD programs for instrument design (e.g., Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks).Ability to explain concepts to diverse audiences and oversee a laboratory space or unit.Strong preference for a record of imaging, characterizing, and analyzing live cells and tissues.Experience with data and image processing, evaluating image quality, visualizing, and analyzing image data.Experience creating figures and movies with microscopy data for publishing.Experience collaborating with laboratories in a variety of areas.Experience executing large imaging projects (tens of terabytes to multi-petabyte scale).Experience leading technicians.Ability to review research proposals and ideas, evaluate research capabilities, and make recommendations.Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate efficiently, and engage with diverse researchers.Innovative, able to synergize ideas and approaches, with sound judgment in evaluating and taking reasonable risks.BenefitsEligible for full benefits.Job LocationBerkeley, CAEqual Opportunity EmployerUniversity of California, Berkeley is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. The university follows all applicable policies and affirmative action guidelines.J-18808-Ljbffr