The Department of Ophthalmology within the Mercy Pavilion is searching for a Lead Research Engineer to mainly work in our Microscopy suite.
PhD in Biomedical Sciences or similar field required, 5+ years in a microscopy field experience
Designs, fabricates, and maintains research instrumentation and develops conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods. Assists with conducting research and oversees research projects. Utilizes specialized data analysis software and performs advanced data analysis. Contributes to manuscripts and reviews others' research papers for publication.
1. The position was created for the purpose of operating and maintaining light sheet microscopy systems within the Ophthalmology department. Along with teaching and training on proper use of imaging systems.
2. Develop conceptual project design and instrumentation, software programs, and data collection methods in regard to Microscopy systems
3. Performs advanced data analysis for researchers using specialized data analysis software.
4. Prepares written reports, including contributing to manuscript preparation; presents results at conferences. Reviews sections of others’ research papers submitted for publication.
Be able to communicate effectively for training purposes
Be able to maneuver and work with delicate instrumentation
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Lead Research Engineer
- Job Family: Research
- Job Sub-Family: Research Engineering
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
- Work Schedule: M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm
- Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
- Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications
- Relocation Offered: No
- Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes
- Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
- Required Documents: Resume
- Optional Documents: Not Applicable