Associate/Full Specialist - Imaging Specialist-Optical Microscopy - School of Optometry
Position overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by ranks and step at appointment. See the following tables for the current salary scales for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t24-b.pdf. The current full-time base salary range for this position is $75,600 - $114,200. "Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: As soon as October 1, 2025. Exact start date negotiable
Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: August 22, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Sep 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The multi-departmental Vision Science group on the Berkeley campus is recruiting for a full time Associate Specialist or Specialist to work on the imaging aspects of studies of the visual system. Researchers in the Vision Science group are housed in the School of Optometry, the Departments of Neuroscience and Molecular and Cell Biology, the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, and other units on the campus and the departments seeks candidates who can support the success of the program.
The Imaging Specialist will work within the Vision Sciences Group and provide services to users of the CORE Grant for Vision Science. One primary goal will be customizing optical systems for specific research projects, including design of systems with a a variety of detection schemes (including high sensitivity devices such as PMTs and CCD cameras) and basic and advanced illumination systems (including lasers and patterned illumination systems). Working under the supervision of the Imaging Core Director, this person will assist and train users to operate a wide range of optical imaging technologies. The Vision Sciences Core Group is affiliated with the Molecular Imaging Center, which houses several advanced imaging systems including two-photon, confocal, selective plane illumination and slide scanning microscopes.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Associate Specialist
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience
OR
Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience
Full Specialist
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least ten (10) years of professional experience
OR
Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least eight (8) years of professional experience
OR
PhD or equivalent international degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience.
Preferred qualifications
1) Candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Science or Engineering discipline and a minimum of 2 years' experience working with optical microscopy or a Master's Degree or Ph. D. Degree (or equivalent) in Science or Engineering. 2) Proficiency with MATLAB, Python or JAVA; 3) understanding of optical design; 4) proficiency with image processing techniques; 5) Experience coordinating and communicating with groups of people from diverse backgrounds; 6) Experience working with multiphoton, confocal, and wide-field microscopes; 7) Experience with Ca2+ imaging; 8) High degree of independence and self-motivation; 9) Strong desire to develop new skills and adapt to new technologies
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05072
Help contact: alewis@berkeley.edu
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Job location
Berkeley, CA
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05072
