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Job Description

The Princess Máxima Imaging Center is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated scientist with a strong background in fluorescence microscopy and an interest in image analysis. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an active role in childhood cancer research by providing scientific and technical expertise, optimizing imaging workflows, and training researchers in microscopy and image analysis. Duties And Responsibilities The Princess Máxima Imaging Center provides access to a broad range of advanced imaging technologies, supporting research from live-cell imaging and 3D organoid models to high-content microscopy and spatial tissue analysis. You will take responsibility for the daily operation and optimization of assigned microscopy systems, providing hands-on support and scientific advice to researchers. An important part of your role will be training users, helping them develop the skills to independently perform imaging experiments and image analysis. Image analysis is rapidly evolving, particularly with the increasing possibilities offered by artificial intelligence. We are looking for someone who enjoys exploring these developments, learning new tools, evaluating their potential and making them accessible to researchers. You do not need to develop new algorithms yourself, but should be eager to discover what is possible, put new approaches into practice and share your knowledge with others. You will also actively contribute to collaborative research projects, supporting experimental design, imaging, data analysis and interpretation. Working closely with our microscopy and image analysis specialists, you will help improve and implement imaging and analysis workflows. Responsibilities Independently operate, optimize and troubleshoot microscopy systems, including quality control and maintaining protocols. Train and advise researchers in microscopy and image analysis, from experimental design and image acquisition to data interpretation. Perform and improve image analysis and data workflows, including segmentation, measurements, processing and management of large imaging datasets. Explore, evaluate and implement emerging image analysis tools, including AI-based approaches, and train researchers in their use. Contribute scientifically to collaborative research projects and the development and improvement of imaging strategies. Profile We are looking for a hands-on and independent scientist who enjoys working with advanced imaging technologies and supporting research. You are curious, practical and enjoy solving technical challenges. You like keeping up with new developments, are not afraid to explore unfamiliar technologies, and enjoy sharing what you learn with others. What You Need To Be Successful An MSc or PhD in biomedical sciences, life sciences, biophysics or a related field. Strong hands-on experience with fluorescence microscopy and practical experience with image analysis. The ability to independently manage imaging workflows, troubleshoot problems and work in an organized manner. Curiosity about emerging technologies, particularly AI-based image analysis, and a willingness to learn and evaluate new tools. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for teaching and supporting researchers. Our job offer We offer a Facility Scientist position for 36 hours per week in an inspiring and multidisciplinary research environment. You will initially be appointed for a period of 1 year with the possibility of extension. Your gross monthly salary will depend on experience and background, ranging from €3.463 to €4.914 (FWG scale 50), based on a full-time position (36 hours). You will also receive 8.33% holiday allowance and an 8.33% end-of-year bonus. The Princess Máxima Center operates according to the collective labour agreement cao algemene ziekenhuizen. Imaging Center The Princess Máxima Imaging Center is a team of five scientists with complementary expertise spanning advanced microscopy, spatial imaging, image analysis and computational methods. Together, we provide researchers with access to a broad range of state-of-the-art imaging technologies and the scientific expertise to make the most of them. What sets our facility apart is our active involvement in research. We do not simply provide access to equipment: we collaborate closely with research groups, contributing to experimental design, imaging strategies, data analysis and scientific interpretation. This allows us to work on diverse and challenging projects across childhood cancer research. As part of our team, you will have direct access to cutting-edge imaging technologies, opportunities to explore and implement new approaches, and the freedom to develop your expertise across different applications. You will work alongside specialists with different backgrounds in an environment where sharing knowledge, solving problems together and advancing research are central to what we do. The Princess Máxima Center The Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology is an integrated hospital and research institute, bringing together healthcare, research and education on pediatric cancer at a single location in Utrecht. Our institute aims to provide the highest level of care for all children with cancer, with optimal quality of life. By bringing together clinical care and scientific research, the center creates a unique interdisciplinary environment for pediatric oncology in Europe. Sluitingsdatum: 6 december 2026

Core Responsibilities

Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot microscopy systems, and train and advise researchers in microscopy and image analysis. Improve imaging and data workflows, evaluate emerging tools including AI-based approaches, and contribute to collaborative research projects from experimental design through data interpretation.

Requirements

An MSc or PhD in biomedical sciences, life sciences, biophysics, or a related field is required, along with strong hands-on fluorescence microscopy experience and practical image analysis experience. Candidates should be able to manage workflows independently, troubleshoot effectively, learn and evaluate new technologies, and communicate and collaborate well while supporting and teaching researchers.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance
• End-Of-Year Bonus