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Image Analysis Specialist/Engineer/Coordinator – Helsinki Bioimaging

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https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/image-analysis-specialistengineercoordinator-helsinki-bioimaging-shsel-19664630

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and goal-oriented Image Analysis Specialist/Engineer/Coordinator to develop and apply cutting-edge light microscopy image analysis workflows. The salary range is 3 140 – 4 440 € / month. Title and salary will be based on your experience, skills and merits. The position is initially available from 1.1.2026 to 31.12.2028.

The position

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply and integrate advanced image processing techniques to progress the fields of biomedical and life sciences. Working within a team of biologists, physicists and engineers, the specialist will help build robust and reproducible protocols to extract meaningful quantitative information from both simple and complex microscopy datasets and present it effectively. 

This is a joint position between Biomedicum Imaging Unit BIU at the Meilahti campus and Light Microscopy Unit LMU at the Viikki campus, which are open access core facilities offering a wide variety of basic and advanced light microscopy techniques to several hundred local, national and international users annually. 

Specific tasks

• Develop and apply different image analysis approaches to, for example, segment, track, and characterize cellular structures and dynamics in biological systems, including 3D and timelapse light microscopy data, and embed these approaches into the general service portfolio of BIU/LMU.
• Maintain custom scripts and software tools for microscopy image analysis and data processing, implement image analysis according to FAIR principles.
• Create a well organised, version controlled (including software version packaging) space for sharing image analysis workflows.
• Communicate concepts of image analysis and their relevance for biological questions to experts and non-experts.
• Take part in the planning stage of users’ imaging projects.
• Organise monthly Helsinki Bioimaging Call4Help sessions for users.

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, biological science (e.g. cell biology, biophysics, bioengineering), physical science, or related science or engineering field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience required.
• Extensive experience with image analysis principles and algorithms.
• Proficiency with command line prompting and at least one programming language. 
• Familiarity with software engineering practices such as version management, build management, and testing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a group.

In addition, one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• Knowledge of light microscopy imaging modalities, and image artifacts.
• Experience with 3D image data analysis and 3D image visualization.
• Experience with machine learning or deep learning-based segmentation algorithms.
• Experience with statistical analysis to interpret quantitative image data and generate biological insights.
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary environment in academic or industrial settings.

Contract & salary

The position is initially available from 1.1.2026 to 31.12.2028.

The salary is based on the salary system of Finnish universities for technical and support staff. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The salary range is 3 140 – 4 440 € / month. Title and salary will be based on your experience, skills and merits.

How to apply

Applications are to be sent by November 15th, 2025, using the UH recruitment system via the button ”Apply now”. The application should include a short cover letter (max 1 page) describing your expertise and motivation for the position, a CV (max 2 pages), and the names and contact information for at least two references. 

Contact details

Further inquiries regarding the project scope or position details, please contact: maria.vartiainen@helsinki.fi
Maria Vartiainen, Research director
E-mail: maria.vartiainen@helsinki.fi
HiLIFE/Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Finland 

University of Helsinki (UH) is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE is an independent research institute at UH that supports high-quality life science research across campuses and faculties. Coordination of open access life science research infrastructures is one of the key roles of HiLIFE, and these facilities are grouped into 17 thematic platforms. One such platform is Helsinki Bioimaging (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/infrastructures/bioimaging), which provides expertise and state-of-the-art equipment for modern light and electron microscopic bioimaging applications.

Scientific Project Manager

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Expressions of Interest are invited for the position of Scientific Project Manager at Euro-Bioimaging ERIC (https://www.eurobioimaging.eu), a pan-European research infrastructure organization that offers open access to world-leading imaging technologies, training and data services in biological and biomedical imaging. 

The recruited Manager will be part of the operational leadership of the organization with special focus on contributing to the overall teamwork, specially in project management tasks for EU funded projects.  All of this with the goal of advancing Euro-Bioimaging services, technologies and operations.  

The Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity if you are passionate about biological and biomedical imaging and would be interested in an international engagement to manage and advance multiple projects from the development and planning phase all the way to the execution and reporting stages. The project topics may span from artificial intelligence applications in imaging to the study of infectious disease and cancer. The project consortia consist of the leading research and research infrastructure organizations, offering a lively and dynamic environment. 

The mission of Euro-BioImaging ERIC as a distributed research infrastructure is to provide the European research community, collaborative partners and industry with world class imaging services that bridge biological and biomedical imaging and enable innovative and world-class research. Whatever the scale of imaging, Euro-BioImaging provides the tools and support to explore and answer research questions. To achieve this, Euro-BioImaging ERIC is managing and coordinating new scientific EU funded projects. The role of the Scientific Project Manager will be to coordinate and administer EU projects to successful initiation and completion, thus helping the progress and development of the Euro-BioImaging ERIC.

The Scientific Project Manager is hired at the Statutory Seat of Euro-BioImaging ERIC and positioned in Turku, Finland. The Statutory Seat is the office of the Director General and responsible for the overall coordination and administration of Euro-BioImaging ERIC.

Euro-BioImaging is managed by a tripartite Hub, or Headquarters team, in Finland, Germany, and Italy, including the Statutory Seat in Turku, and the sections for biological (Bio-Hub, EMBL Heidelberg) and biomedical imaging (Med-Hub, CNR, Turin).  You will have a chance to work with the whole highly multidisciplinary and multicultural team at all three locations. 

In addition to the specific project management tasks, the Scientific Project Manager will contribute to the Euro-BioImaging Hub tasks and operation as a fully  integrated team member. The Hub runs the day-to-day management of the organization, promoting the research infrastructure nationally and internationally, contributing to the coordinated provision of access, services and training to state-of-the-art imaging technologies for all life scientists in Europe and beyond and finally, fostering liaison and cooperation across the broad bioimaging communities.

Main responsibilities

The candidate will be a key contributor to the following tasks:

• managing projects, in particular for EU funded projects
• reporting the results of the EU funded projects towards the European Commission, and towards the relevant stakeholders
• coordinating and administering existing projects making sure that all the members and partners execute their functions and the project delivers what it has proposed
• collaborating with the multiple partners of Euro-BioImaging ERIC to constantly apply for new funding opportunities and securing the necessary funds for operations in new projects
• contributing to the overall team work
• representing  Euro-BioImaging ERIC in relevant collaborative efforts, project meetings and conferences

Background

• Higher education, MSc or PhD degree in science (e.g life-sciences, biological and biomedical sciences, or equivalent). 
• Relevant background experience and interest in the fields of biological and biomedical imaging, or closely associated scientific fields
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English 
• Socially adaptive personality with passion to advance European Science and curiosity to learn from all the people working in the European Science landscape 

Advantages for the position include one or several of the following elements:

• Experience in project  management in a relevant scientific field
• Experience in EU-funded projects and their management
• Experience that have developed project management skills

The Organization 

Euro-BioImaging ERIC is a joint effort of 17 members, and one observer country. Euro-BioImaging ERIC is managed by the tripartite Hub, and the services are provided by 33 Nodes (comprising 140 renowned imaging facilities), that are distributed across Europe. These services can be accessed by all scientists in need of imaging technologies through the Euro-BioImaging Web Portal (www.eurobioimaging.eu). 

Specific information on the Euro-BioImaging Nodes can be found on the web page (https://www.eurobioimaging.eu/about-us/eurobioimaging-nodes). The Nodes provide access to over 50 different cutting-edge biological and biomedical imaging technologies. In addition, novel technologies are constantly being included in the Euro-BioImaging portfolio (https://www.eurobioimaging.eu/about-us/new-technologies).

Application conditions, process and tentative timeline

The appointment will be to a full-time fixed term contract academic position with a trial period of six months. The appointment is a fixed-term position with possibility for renewal.

The salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate.

Euro-BioImaging is an inclusive, equal opportunity and non-discrimination employer. The international nature of Euro-BioImaging Hub makes an attractive and inspiring working environment, offering a wide view on the biomedical imaging field in Europe as a whole.

A letter expressing an interest in the position along with a CV and any other relevant information should be sent (electronically) by June 19, 2022 to:

jobs@eurobioimaging.eu

After receiving full applications, potential candidates will be contacted and interviews will be arranged. The appointment process is aimed to be completed within two months of its onset.

Enquiries 

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Prof. John Eriksson, Director General

john.eriksson@eurobioimaging.eu

+358 50 4096624