IT Specialist for Bioimage Analysis Platform 80 - 100 %
Microscopy Imaging Center (MIC) and Data Science Lab (DSL)
Employment for 3 years starting from January 2025, with prolongation relying on project success
The Microscopy Imaging Center (MIC) and the Data Science Lab (DSL) are core facilities of the University of Bern providing scientific support for researchers across all faculties. The two units have long-standing collaboration to help researchers access advanced image analysis methods through custom software development and support for existing bioimage analysis tools.
Employment for 3 years starting from January 2025, with prolongation relying on project success
The Microscopy Imaging Center (MIC) and the Data Science Lab (DSL) are core facilities of the University of Bern providing scientific support for researchers across all faculties. The two units have long-standing collaboration to help researchers access advanced image analysis methods through custom software development and support for existing bioimage analysis tools.
IT Specialist for Bioimage Analysis Platform
Job Description
Running bioimage analysis workflows requires increasingly complex setups posing challenges to researchers (large computational resources, software installation complexity, large data sizes). To alleviate some of these constraints for researchers, the MIC and DSL are joining forces to create a state-of-the-art bioimage analysis platform. The latter will serve as a critical resource for researchers, by giving them access to advanced bioimage analysis tools running on high performance computing resources. To help us establish the platform, we are seeking an IT Specialist to join our team. As a successful candidate you will be responsible for designing, setting up and maintaining the bioimage analysis platform. For these tasks you will collaborate with other IT specialists across various units of the university. You will also work in close collaboration with a bioimage analysis specialist who will focus on the application aspects of the platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate in the selection and design of the bioimage analysis platform with the person responsible for the platform and other IT specialists by exploring and testing existing solutions.
- Purchase or adapt existing hardware platform for the needs of bioimage analysis.
- Setup, configure and maintain the bioimage analysis platform.
- Collaborate with the bioimage analysis application specialist to make sure requested tools are available on the platform.
- Monitor system performance and platform usage.
- Setup a managed data storage resource such as OMERO and ensure it works in conjunction with the platform.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in setting up and managing computing infrastructure for research purposes.
- Proven experience in system administration.
- Previous experience with SLURM is highly desirable.
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration is highly desirable.
- Previous exposure to the bioimage analysis field is a plus.
- Efficient communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a plus.
What We Offer
- A stimulating interdisciplinary team working with cutting edge methods in AI/ML.
- An opportunity to help shaping an important new platform from zero.
- The potential for a long-term position based on the platform success.
- Work conditions according to cantonal regulations and flexible working hours.
- Easily reachable offices at the main railway station in Bern.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for the position and contact information for at least two references as one pdf file to Write an email. Please do not use the “Apply now” button. For technical questions regarding the position, please contact Write an email. The position is open until filled.
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