Director of Scientific Research, Single-molecule Imaging Center
Core
Lead an interdisciplinary team to advance single-molecule research frontiers and implement strategies for non-experts to incorporate these methods into discovery pipelines.
Role type
Director of Scientific Research (Single-molecule Imaging Center)
Builds
Custom single-molecule imaging instruments, bespoke software tools for control/analysis, and high-impact research projects.
Domain
Biophysics / Structural Biology / Medical Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
single-molecule fluorescence microscopy methods, hardware/software solution design, team leadership, experimental strategy planning, software development, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
custom platform building, software engineering, large-scale project leadership, operational management, external network building
Technologies
MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C++, GitHub, PicoQuant MT200, TIRF, confocal microscopy, optical traps, microfluidics
Responsibilities
Direct daily center activity and staff tasking; lead planning and implementation of next-generation instruments; oversee software tool development; lead high-impact collaborations with internal laboratories; lead internal projects advancing state-of-the-art methods; establish user and staff policies; manage SMC staff members; present research findings and recruit talent.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on technical direction
