Addressmoa is recruiting for a Scientist, Bioimage Data Analysis
Company
Moa Technology Limited is innovative and rapidly growing R&D crop protection company. At moa Technology our mission is to find the new generation of safe and effective herbicides to help farmers produce high quality food for all. To this aim, we have assembled a team of passionate and talented scientists, technician and operational staff, who respectively design, use and support the use of disruptive technologies that de-risk the herbicide discovery process and favour the development of sustainable crop protection products.
As an organisation, we believe that collectively leveraging our technologies and products for impact goes together with enabling our dedicated staff to fulfil their individual potential. We value collaborative endeavours, evidence-based decision making and resourcefulness.
Position type: Permanent full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive
Location: Oxford,
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
We are seeking a hands-on imaging data analyst with experience in image data preparation and standardization and who ideally has coding experience. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to start or to continue a career in industry in which their contribution will be important to achieve sustainable global food production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use analytical tools for image processing, analysis, quantification, and interactive image visualization from high throughput data sets to identify novel herbicide mode of action
- Deliver Data Analysis pipelines to extract information about novel herbicide mode of action from proprietary datasets combining coding with image analysis, phenotype fingerprinting and clustering methods
- Advise and support cross-functional projects on quantitative analysis of image data
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required
- Experience in image Data Analysis and interpretation gained within a biological discipline (BSc/MSc + experience or PhD)
- Image Data Analysis using commercial or open-source software packages. FiJi macro programming
- R /coding knowledge
- Experience in Batch and parsing scriptwriting
Desirable
- Experience handling large datasets and automated workflows.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Pro-active, resourceful and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to prioritize project timelines and daily activities across multiple projects.
- Effective communication skills both in writing and at meetings with both specialists and non-specialists.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
moa is committed to building a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We recognize that diverse and inclusive teams build a stronger and more innovative company. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability status, marital status, or veteran status
Eligibility
Must be legally able to live and work in the UK
Please send a CV and cover letter to recruitment@moa-technology.com
