Dear Users of the FILM Imaging Facility, I hope this message finds you well. We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the privilege of serving such a vibrant and diverse community, consisting of 460 users from 130 groups across the entire Imperial College. Your imaging needs have been at the heart of our mission, and we are honored to support your work. Over the past few weeks, we have faced a significant challenge with a substantial shortage of staff, amounting to a 50% deficit in our team. We anticipate that this situation may persist for the next few months. We kindly ask for your understanding and patience during this time, as there may be possible delays in our response to your requests. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause in the coming days. Additionally, we would like to draw your attention to an exciting opportunity within our facility. We are currently advertising for the position of Laboratory Manager and Senior Technician: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/MED03898/laboratory-manager-and-... This is an ideal permanent role for an ambitious microscopist and image analysis specialist who is dedicated to user support and training. In this role, you will have the chance to enhance your knowledge in lab management while working with advanced imaging systems, including the tauSTED microscope (including FLIM) and various confocal microscopes. Furthermore, there are opportunities to expand your expertise in software development, particularly in ImageJ, Python, or Java programming, as there is a growing demand for ImageJ macros and plugins. Our facility fosters a dynamic and vibrant environment. Over the past 8-9 months, we have organized four complete testing and demo sessions of cutting-edge advanced imaging systems, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of imaging technology. We appreciate your understanding and support during this challenging period and encourage anyone interested in joining our team to explore this exciting opportunity. Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to continuing to serve your imaging needs. Best regards, Volodymyr Dr. Volodymyr Nechyporuk-Zloy (FILM Facility Manager) Facility for Imaging by Light Microscopy Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Sir Alexander Fleming Building South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ, UK Mobile: (+44) 7526275617 Twitter: @vnzloy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/volodymyr-nechyporuk-zloy/ Company Web: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/facility-for-imaging-by-light-microscopy...