Helsinki Bioimaging (HBI) is seeking a highly motivated and goal-oriented Image Analysis Specialist/Engineer/Coordinator to develop and apply cutting-edge light microscopy image analysis workflows.
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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 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.
Applications are to be sent by November 15th, 2025, using the UH recruitment system:
