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  • [Photo] Kara Marshak • October 29, 2010

    BACKGROUND

    The Bio-Imaging Resource Center (BIRC) at the Rockefeller University in New York City is seeking a Research Support Specialist to provide training and support in image analysis and image processing software., to act as Systems Administrator, and to assist with training on the more basic microscope systems. The imaging center provides a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art microscope equipment, including confocal, deconvolution, TIRF, FLIM and multiphoton systems. Researchers are trained to acquire the images themselves before processing them using a variety of software packages, including Huygens, Imaris, MetaMorph, Image J and SoftWoRx.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Instructing researchers on the application of advanced software packages to analyze their image data, investigating and incorporating new modules for complex image analysis, advising users on how to improve their experimental design to facilitate quantitative studies, and assisting with training and basic trouble-shooting on the microscopes.
    • Will work in close collaboration with the University’s Information Technology department in administration, support, and maintenance of BIRC Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris servers and workstations.
    • Setting up and overseeing user accounts, instructing users on data access and management, and handling monthly billing of users, using custom UNIX based software.
    • Assisting with general lab administration and maintenance.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Bachelor’s degree (minimum) and a strong background in computing are required, also familiarity with scientific imaging and image processing concepts.
    • Equally important are excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness to learn and teach, and good organizational and multi-tasking skills.

    PREFERENCES

    Experience in systems administration in mixed operating system environments (Windows, Mac and UNIX), users administration in the mixed Windows Active Directories Domain and LDAP environment including proficiency in SAMBA and LDAP configuration and administration, experience with various storage technologies (NAS, SAN), file access protocols (SMB, NFS, AFP), files systems (ZFS, UFS, ext3, NTFS, etc), and file system volume manager, scripting in Unix and Windows environments, and experience in computer virtualization technologies (VMware) strongly preferred.

    LOCALE

    New York City

    COMPENSATION

    Follow your passion for excellence in science and join our researchers in the pursuit of science for the benefit of humanity. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a beautiful working environment.

    HOW TO APPLY

    To apply to this job, click the following URL, click on 'staff opportunities" and enter keyword "IRC8962": http://www.rockefeller.edu/hr/career.php

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