Abstract：
In the dynamic landscape of scientific research, imaging core facilities are vital hubs propelling collaboration and innovation at the technology development and dissemination frontier. Here, we present a collaborative effort led by Global BioImaging (GBI), introducing international recommendations geared towards elevating the careers of Imaging Scientists in core facilities. Despite the critical role of Imaging Scientists in modern research ecosystems, challenges persist in recognising their value, aligning performance metrics and providing avenues for career progression and job security. The challenges encompass a mismatch between classic academic career paths and service-oriented roles, resulting in a lack of understanding regarding the value and impact of Imaging Scientists and core facilities and how to evaluate them properly. They further include challenges around sustainability, dedicated training opportunities and the recruitment and retention of talent. Structured across these interrelated sections, the recommendations within this publication aim to propose globally applicable solutions to navigate these challenges. These recommendations apply equally to colleagues working in other core facilities and research institutions through which access to technologies is facilitated and supported. This publication emphasises the pivotal role of Imaging Scientists in advancing research programs and presents a blueprint for fostering their career progression within institutions all around the world.
摘要：
在科学研究的动态景观中，成像核心设施是推动技术开发和传播前沿合作和创新的重要枢纽。这里,我们提出了由全球生物成像(GBI)领导的合作努力，介绍旨在提升核心设施中成像科学家职业的国际建议。尽管成像科学家在现代研究生态系统中发挥着关键作用，在认识到它们的价值方面仍然存在挑战，调整绩效指标，并为职业发展和工作保障提供途径。挑战包括经典的学术职业道路和面向服务的角色之间的不匹配，导致缺乏对成像科学家和核心设施的价值和影响以及如何正确评估它们的理解。它们还包括围绕可持续性的挑战，专门的培训机会以及人才的招聘和保留。结构跨越这些相互关联的部分，本出版物中的建议旨在提出全球适用的解决方案来应对这些挑战。这些建议同样适用于在其他核心设施和研究机构工作的同事，通过这些设施和研究机构促进和支持获取技术。该出版物强调了成像科学家在推进研究计划中的关键作用，并为在世界各地的机构中促进他们的职业发展提供了蓝图。
