Image Analyst; Core Bioinformatician

Position: Image Analyst (Core Bioinformatician)
Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and educators.

Van Andel Institute (VAI), is seeking to hire an Image Analyst (Core Bioinformatician) within our Optical Imaging Core. The Optical Imaging Core (OIC) provides imaging services for VAI and collaborating institutions. Its goal is to serve the VAI community with state-of-the-art imaging resources to address a broad variety of research questions, as well as offering the expertise to train researchers to use these resources effectively.

As an Image Analyst on our team, you will assist researchers by providing technical and computational expertise to accomplish their goals through bioimage analysis. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and supporting advanced image analysis workflows, including but not limited to Python-based image processing/analysis pipelines, training of novel machine learning models, bespoke pipelines with existing image analysis software, and FAIR use protocols for reproducible, unbiased image-based assays.

You will collaborate with our existing image analyst as well as work directly with PIs and researchers to help design and optimize imaging experiments for appropriate downstream analyses.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Developing, performing and teaching basic and advanced image analysis: image processing pipelines, training machine learning models and segmentation algorithms, bespoke programs, and FAIR protocols for reproducible unbiased image-based assays

Scaling up image processing protocols to increase throughput and batch processing

Preparing written statements of work, action plans, and progress reports

Training, education, and support for image analysis related topics

What you will like the most about working in the Optical Imaging Core:

You will be working with imaging data collected on state-of-the-art imaging technology

Your efforts will contribute to high-level research in diverse scientific fields

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with research scientists to develop novel image analysis techniques

The skills you will be required to have in this role:

Master’s degree with PhD preferred (computer science, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or other related area of study)
Minimum of 3+ years of applied experience with bioimage analysis techniques (preferred with multiple imaging modalities)
Fluency in Python Ability to effectively communicate in-person and remotely

Manage a diverse set of obligations on a daily basis with rapidly changing demands and priorities

Self-paced with strong initiative

You will have the opportunity to gain:

Experience working with diverse imaging modalitiesCOMPENSATION and BENEFITS All full-time employees of Van Andel Institute are eligible for benefits, effective Day One! The salary you can expect in this Image Analyst role is based on your experience and skills.

YOUR NEXT STEPS!

If you are a person who has demonstrated success in these areas, we would love to have a conversation with you! The first step in beginning this conversation is starting your application.

Please submit the following as one single PDF document

Online ApplicationCV/Resume Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role and how this position aligns with your goals3 References (names, how you know them, email and phone number) –

Please note:

we will not reach out to your references without informing you first

Link(s) to your gitHub or other code repositories

Applicants will be given a skills-based assessment after first round interviews.

About Van Andel Institute Established in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1996 by the Van Andel family, VAI is now home to nearly 500 scientists, educators and support staff, who work with national and international collaborators to foster discovery. The Institute’s scientists study the origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases and translate their findings into breakthrough prevention and treatment…