Image Analysis Position in Paris

Our team studies emerging questions in the field of tissue dynamics and cytoskeletal mechanics (http://www.ugbdd.curie.fr/en/article/00219-polarity-division-and-morphogenesis). We are hiring an Engineer in Image Analysis to analyse large time-lapse microscopy datasets and develop novel cell descriptors, cell segmentation and cell tracking methods. ur team is interdisciplinary, composed of both biologists and physicists, and is located in the Department of Developmental Biology and Genetics of the Curie Institute, Paris, France. > > Missions > · Design software tools for quantitative image analysis and treatment: Intracellular protein distribution analysis, shape recognition, cell/particle tracking, segmentation, etc… > > · Collaborate with researchers by developing/implementing algorithms to solve problems related to image-processing in microscopy of biological systems (cell and tissue levels). > > · Collaborate with biologists and physicists of the team, as well as with our collaborators in bioinformatics for image analysis and modeling in biology. > > Skills > > · University degree (Master degree or, ideally, a PhD) or engineer school in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent qualification, specialized in image treatment and analysis. > > · Proven experience applying and/or developing image analysis tools using ImageJ, MATLAB, or directly in Java or equivalent programming language (C++, Python, etc). > > · Strong experience in image analysis and processing is required or in soft matter physics. > > · Knowledge of segmentation algorithms, tracking and shape recognition is mandatory. > > · Experience with methods in statistics is a plus. > > · Experience in advanced light microscopy is welcome but not required. > > · Ability to work in a team. > > · Ability to manage projects with a high degree of autonomy is necessary. > > · Must be able to communicate in English. > > Contact: Please send your CV and relevant documents to: yohanns.bellaiche@curie.fr > > Contract: A three-year contract. Salary – Depends on experience and qualification