[3dem] Fwd: Positions for biophysicists

[Linda Amos]

Dear all,
I know that some of you are interested in light photons as well as 
electrons, so I am passing on this message:


We are currently developing, in the University of Strathclyde in 
Glasgow, a low-magnification/ high-NA light microscope of novel design 
(the Mesoscope), for confocal and non-confocal use.
The University of Strathclyde is seeking applications for two posts. The 
Post-Doc position is to be closely associated with the new 'Mesoscopy' 
but the Lectureship is not tied so directly: a talented imaging/ 
biophysics or nonlinear optics person is sought as a lecturer, who may 
choose to work on something quite different from the Mesolens but would 
have the option of getting involved with it.   Please pass these 
advertisements to anyone who may be interested. Contact Brad Amos or 
Gail McConnell to follow this up.

     Brad Amos  ( ba at mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk <mailto:ba at mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk>). 
Gail McConnell g.mcconnell at strath.ac.uk <mailto:g.mcconnell at strath.ac.uk> .

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*JOB TITLE:Research Fellow*

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*REPORTS TO: Professor Gail McConnell*

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*DEPARTMENT: Centre for Biophotonics, SIPBS*

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*BRIEF OUTLINE OF JOB:*

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral Research Fellow position of 
34 months duration with Professor Gail McConnell and Dr John Dempster in 
the Centre for Biophotonics, SIPBS, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, 
to work on an MRC-funded project entitled "Mesolab: A Centre for Optical 
Mesoscopy for Biomedical Research at the University of Strathclyde".The 
post involves the development and application of new technology aligned 
to a new type of optical microscopy.Together with an emergent company, 
we have developed a new imaging method which we have termed "optical 
mesoscopy" to convey its simultaneous function as both a microscope and 
a macroscopic imaging system.Giving sub-micron resolution across a 6 mm 
field of view, the optical mesoscope provides a hundred-fold increase in 
the volume from which high-definition information can be collected, 
allowing biomedical scientists to study thousands of cells in an intact 
organ or tissue milieu instead of a few cells in isolation in vitro.The 
new microscope will abolish time-consuming and laborious stitching of 
hundreds of images and, because of its high optical throughput, will 
reduce radiation dosage in fluorescence work and permit single-cell 
bioluminescence imaging.These will be explored in more detail through 
this funded work.

Applicants should be capable optical physicists with a demonstrable 
experience in microscopy, as well as a broad background in photonics 
that includes the use of ultra-short pulsed lasers.  Experience in 
interdisciplinary research, e.g. biophysics, is highly 
desirable.Experience in working with biological specimens and also in 
electronics design and implementation is also desirable, but not essential.


The post is available from 1 March 2013 and will be offered on a 
fixed-term contract initially for a period of thirty-four months.


Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Gail McConnell (Centre 
for Biophotonics), email: g.mcconnell at strath.ac.uk 
<mailto:g.mcconnell at strath.ac.uk>**

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*MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:*

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*1. Optical mesoscopy*

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*2. Developing and interfacing new technologies for optical mesoscopy, 
which includes extending optical mesoscopy from a linear (confocal) 
method to a nonlinear, multi-photon method.*

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*3. Interaction and engagement with both physicists and life scientists 
who are using the Mesolab facility.*

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*4. Preparation of publications and presenting results at national and 
international conferences.*

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*****NATURE OF APPOINTMENT: LECTURER*

The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) 
seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to lead individual and 
collaborative research in biophotonics -- current research in SIPBS's 
Robertson Trust Centre for Biophotonics spans a wide range of interests 
associated with imaging, photonics and biomedical science that we wish 
to reinforce and expand. The successful applicant will also contribute 
to Institute activities including teaching and administration.

To be considered for the post, you must have a good first degree in 
physics, biology or chemistry; a PhD in a relevant discipline is also 
essential. You will have demonstrated research excellence at 
post-doctoral level with research interests in imaging, either in 
applications or in development of new imaging technology. You should 
also have a demonstrable track record of publications which underpins a 
growing research reputation, enabling you to contribute to REF 2014. You 
will have experience of contributing to research programmes through the 
development of independent research funding opportunities, collaboration 
with other leading research centres, and engaging with industry.

For appointment at Senior Lecturer level, it is essential that you have 
experience in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, 
with the ability to deliver teaching modules that include experiential 
learning. You will be an excellent communicator with strong 
interpersonal skills and a demonstrable aptitude for interacting with a 
range of stakeholders. For appointment at Senior Lecturer level 
applicants will have a significant research track record with a growing 
international reputation, and substantial teaching and leadership 
experience.

*DUTIES OF THE POST *

Job Purpose:

To establish and lead a research programme of national/international 
excellence within the theme of biophotonics; to engage in/lead 
professional and knowledge exchange activities and to carry out 
administrative tasks assigned by the Head of Institute; where 
appropriate, to design and contribute to/lead the development and 
delivery of a range of teaching programmes and undertake student 
assessment activities;

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Primary responsibilities/activities:

·Engage in individual and collaborative research activities, building on 
an established and distinctive programme of research and disseminating 
results through regular publications in high impact journals, books and 
conference proceedings.

·Lead and secure, as Principal- or Co-Investigator, proposals to 
appropriate external bodies for research funding and manage grants awarded.

·Manage research groups as project leader, providing leadership, support 
and guidance to research staff and students and academic colleagues as 
appropriate.

·Lead the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, 
establishing research and/or educational links with industry and 
influencing public policy and the professions.

·Carry out Institute administrative and management functions, for 
example by convening or participating in relevant committees.

·Contribute to the strategic development of the Institute through, for 
example, developing new research directions and/or educational courses.

·Engage in continuous professional development.

·Where appropriate, lead and manage the design, development and delivery 
of a range of teaching programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate 
levels, including leading curriculum review and enhancement activities, 
in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning.

·Where appropriate, design and manage processes in relation to student 
assessment, examination and feedback activities.

The following criteria are considered _essential_:

Good honours degree and PhD (or equivalent) in a discipline related to 
biophotonics.

/Lecturer: /A body of published research in a discipline aligned with 
biophotonics that includes high quality publications demonstrating 
standards of excellence and eligibility for inclusion in the REF2014.

/Senior Lecturer/: A sustained track record in research in a discipline 
aligned with biophotonics that includes research and publications 
recognised nationally/internationally, commensurate with eligibility 
requirements of the REF2014.

/Lecturer: /Ability to secure research funding, including experience of 
contributing to grant applications.

/Senior Lecturer/: Sustained track record of securing research funding 
and managing research projects, evidencing ability to sustain a research 
activity.

/Senior Lecturer: /Ability to contribute to/lead an academic team, with 
experience of leading teams of less experienced staff and research 
students.

/Both levels:/Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the 
ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex 
information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.

/Both levels:/Demonstrable experience of multi/inter-disciplinary research.

The following criteria are considered desirable:

Track record in knowledge exchange related activities.

Membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies.

/Lecturer: /Experience of managing research/teaching activities and teams.

/Senior Lecturer: /Proven staff, budget and project management skills.





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