Fellow - Connectomics (Lichtman Lab)

Company: Harvard University

Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

School:

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area:

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Position Description

The Lichtman Lab is looking to hire a fellow to join a large-scale high-throughput connectomics project. The project is a collaboration between 8 research groups (Harvard, Princeton, Google, Allen Institute, Cambridge University, MIT, and Johns Hopkins University), aimed at reconstructing 10 cubic millimeters of mouse brain at nanometer resolution. In this role, the hire will lead data acquisition efforts at an electron microscopy facility at Harvard, including operating and optimizing the imaging pipeline, developing high-throughput quality control workflows, as well as performing downstream data analysis. The imaging pipeline involves a custom-built tissue mill integrated with a 91-beam scanning electron microscope, enabling automated imaging of large volumes of neural tissue at record speeds. Given the pioneering nature of the project, a substantial amount of method development and troubleshooting is expected.

The position will be supported by a federal grant for up to 3 years, contingent on continued availability of funding. The hire will work alongside other scientists in the Lichtman Lab and the Neurotechnology Core Facility. They will have the full intellectual support of highly experienced SEM microscopists, engineers, computer scientists, and the lab PI. The hire is expected to attend regular lab meetings and meetings of the wider project team, where they will intermittently present their work and receive feedback.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Physics, Biology or related field.
• Experience in biological imaging and image processing.
• Ability to program.
• Capable of organized, goal-motivated output.
• Ability to interact and communicate in a team setting.

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with electron microscopy and EM image analysis.
• Track record in neuroscience
• Track record in computer and/or data science.
• Experience with electronics, microcontrollers or robotics.

Physical Requirements:

The position will require the ability to use a computer screen for extended periods of time. The position will also require the ability to handle fragile biological samples. A certain degree of dexterity will be necessary.

Special Instructions

Please include the following items as part of your application:

• Cover letter with a concise description of your interests and why this is a good fit.
• CV

Contact Information

Professor Jeff Lichtman

Northwest Building

52 Oxford St

Cambridge, MA 02138

Camila Ossa (Administrator)

camila_ossa@harvard.edu

Contact Email: jeff@mcb.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

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