Postdoctoral Associate - Kner

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Postdoctoral Associate - Kner

ENGR-Electrical & Computer

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The AIL, led by Dr. Peter Kner, specializes in developing cutting-edge techniques to enhance the resolution of three-dimensional fluorescence imaging. Our primary focus is on integrating various super-resolution methods, such as structured illumination and STORM, with adaptive optics. This synergy allows us to achieve sub-diffraction resolution in model organisms, notably C. elegans and zebrafish.

https://knerlab.com/home https://engineering.uga.edu/schools/sece/

Employee

This position will be a full-time Postdoctoral position, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.

This position will be funded for 2 years, with the possibility of extension into a 3rd and/or 4th year based upon project needs, job performance, and continuation of funding.

$55,000-$70,000 based on experience

01/01/2025

11/11/2024

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Development of Structured Illumination Microscopy System

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Preparation of manuscripts and reports

20

Mentoring and supervising graduate students

20

Lab management

10

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Exempt

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This Postdoctoral Associate (“Postdoc”) will work on developing novel structured-illumination microscopy systems for a variety of biomedical applications.

• PHD in Engineering or Physics
• A background in optics research
• Experience with imaging and optical microscopy preferred

• Strong optical design and analysis skills
• Strong programming skills in python and LabVIEW
• Communicate effectively.

Standard for office and lab environments.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Dr. Peter Kner

kner@uga.edu

706-542-8966