Professional Research Assistant - Programmer

Professional Research Assistant - ProgrammerRequisition Number:23414Location:Boulder, ColoradoEmployment Type:Research FacultySchedule:Full-TimeDate published:06-Jan-2020Close All Job SummaryThe Mastronarde Lab in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology department at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a Professional Research Assistant - Programmer, to join our team. We develop and distribute two software packages widely used for electron microscopy, primarily in biomedical research. One is IMOD, a suite of programs for three-dimensional reconstruction, primarily by tomography, and for visualization and analysis of the resulting volumes. IMOD is a multiplatform package consisting of several graphical display programs in C using Qt, Etomo, a complex Java program to provide a user interface for doing 3-D reconstructions and other operations, and many command-line programs in C/C, Fortran, and Python. The other package is SerialEM for automated acquisition of data from electron microscopes. It is the most popular program for collecting tomographic data and also heavily used to acquire images for determining molecular structures. It is written in C with MFC. This program requires extensive user support, much of which is handled by a person based in Vienna, Austria.You will be part of a small team working on these programs to meet the evolving needs of the electron microscopy community.Who We AreMastronarde Lab in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology department at the University of Colorado Boulder. David Mastronarde and co-workers develop and distribute software for acquisition, processing, and analysis of image data, primarily from electron microscopes. This work was originally done in the former Boulder Laboratory for 3-D Electron Microscopy of Cells, a national research center funded by the NIH. Efforts continue on the three packages described below. Mastronarde develops SerialEM and IMOD. The co-workers currently include Sue Held, who primarily works on the Etomo user interface in IMOD, and John Heumann, who works on PEET. The group is not part of the Boulder EM Service.What Your Key Responsibilities Will BeA main focus of the job, especially initially, will be the addition of new interface elements and new interfaces into Etomo. The job will also entail some involvement with SerialEM, which may include developing new features, providing some user support, helping to resolve bugs, or developing written or video documentation of workflows.Depending on capabilities and interest, the job may also involve developing new visualization or image processing features within IMOD.What We Can OfferSalary Range is 60k-70k annually pending experience. BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.Be StatementsBe Accomplished. Be Impactful. Be Boulder.What We Require

Extensive experience with Java/Swing.

Experience with C

Ability to work with an existing code base .

Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.

BS/BA degree

Also helpful would be:

Experience with developing instrument control software.

Experience with Python, Visual Studio, Linux, and Windows.

Experience programming multiplatform software.

Experience with OpenGL or graphical programming.

Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Transcripts/Proof of Degree

During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for one reference, and we will request letters of recommendation and additional materials if needed, as the search progresses.For full consideration, please apply by February 28 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human ResourcesPosting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.eduThe University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.