Internship Light Sheet Microscopy for Organoid high throughput Phenotyping- Roche Institute for Tr
Updated: 06 May 2022
- Optics, hardware and software design
- Bioimaging analysis: Machine learning
- Developmental biology
- Organoid technology
- Biophysical mechanotransduction principles
Core tasks and responsibilities:
- Build of a Light Sheet Microscope within the ITB
- Integrate microscope software (uManager and napari)
- Design a mini-project to test the throughput imaging capabilities of organoids using the Light sheet microscope
- Assume responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of organoid imaging and phenotyping activities.
- Summarize batch or experimental results, and review conclusions with supervisor/project leader.Communicate results of experiments. Keep supervisor/project leader informed of work status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas.
- Participate in the design and organization of experiments in conjunction with the team. Providing input in writing experimental protocols, investigations and reports may be required.
Skills and capabilities:
- Master student in Engineering or Physics (Msc - PhD) in master thesis semester. Life sciences degree (Msc) would be considered only if the candidate has some experience in hardware or software integration,medium/strong physics background and/or computer science expertise (such as Machine learning)
- Experience with Python or Labview (or similar i.e. MatLab) would be highly beneficial.
- Experience with image analysis and machine learning algorithms is of advantage.
- Experience with cell culture is of advantage.
- Communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in an international team.
- Fluency in English is a must.
Your application:
If you're interested, please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter stating your interest.Due to regulations, non-EU/EFTA citizens have to provide a certificate from the university confirming that the internship is a mandatory part of their studies and upload this certificate together with their application documents. Planned Start: July 2022Duration: Initially 6 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months
Workload: 40 hours
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