Connectomics Data Analysis Engineer

St. Pancras and Somers Town
1 month ago
Applications closed

The Francis Crick have an exciting opportunity available for a Connectomics Data Analysis Engineer to join one of the world’s leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary starting from £50,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Connectomics Data Analysis Engineer role:
We are looking for a motivated research scientists to work at the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience and machine learning. The main goal is to develop computational pipelines primarily for volume electron microscopy-based connectomics to elucidate the synaptic wiring of entire insect brains and portions of mammalian brains.
The Connectomics Data Analysis Engineer will become an established and well-known figure in the connectomics field, acting as a representative of the three groups and the Francis Crick Institute.
What you will be doing…
As a Connectomics Data Analysis Engineer at the Crick, you will:

  • Stay current with the latest thinking in the connectomics field through building a library of related publications
  • Disseminating work through publications in neuroscience and related journals and through presentation at major connectomics conferences
  • To develop machine learning based analyses approaches for segmentation and analysis of connectomics datasets as described above
  • Develop approaches to evaluate the performance of ML models for neuron segmentation, synapse identification etc.
  • Design and develop high-quality, optimised and maintainable pipelines and software to meet the requirements of the connectomics community
    Skills and experience we are looking for in our Connectomics Data Analysis Engineer:
  • Background in the field of connectomics
  • Strong mathematical/statistical background with demonstrable experience in developing machine learning algorithms (including deep learning) for computer vision projects
  • Expert level technical programming skills, with emphasis on Python (NumPy, PyTorch etc)
  • Experience working with large-scale electron microscopy volumes at high resolution, or equivalent high-dimensional, large-scale bioimaging datasets
  • Ability to read machine learning research articles and quickly/iteratively implement and test the algorithms described
  • Experience of working with high performance computing clusters
  • An understanding of good software engineering principles
  • An understanding of reproducibility, repeatability and replicability for scientific software
    What will you receive?
    At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
    Visas:
  • Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK
    Generous Leave:
  • 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
    Pension Scheme:
  • Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
    Health & Well-being:
  • 24/7 GP consultation services.
  • Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
  • Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
    Work-Life Balance:
  • Back-up care for dependents.
  • Childcare support allowance.
  • Annual leave purchase options.
  • Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
    Perks:
  • Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
  • Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
    Development & Recognition:
  • Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.
    If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Connectomics Data Analysis Engineer, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!
    All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

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