Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Research Associate - Advanced Core for Microscope Engineering
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania's Advanced Core for Microscope Engineering is seeking a Research Associate to provide custom-built optical microscopy solutions. The role involves designing and implementing optics hardware, collaborating with researchers, and developing new microscopy technologies.
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Responsibilities
Design hardware using CAD (Autodesk Inventor, Zemax)
Write software (primarily in Python)
Work with core collaborators to understand experimental needs and iterate on designs prior to implementation
Implement and test hardware and train others to use it
Develop ideas for new hardware and analysis approaches for microscopy
Develop content for grant proposals and manuscripts
Qualification
Required
PhD
3-5 years previous experience in designing and implementing optics/microscopy experiments
Expertise in the specific area of physics, computer science, engineering or related field
Highly motivated individual
Strong organizational skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and be a team player
Ability to coordinate multiple projects independently
Preferred
Previous experience working in the field of biomedical imaging
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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