NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH 
MILL HILL
LONDON

PERMANENT RESEARCH MICROSCOPIST POSITION (Ref: GMB/SP/RT)

Available immediately at the Confocal Microscopy and Image Analysis
Laboratory (CIAL) which specialises in digital imaging in microscopy and
provides a focus for interaction with many laboratories at NIMR. 
(http//www.nimr.mrc.ac.uk/~cial)

The successful candidate will assist in the day-to-day running of the lab.
Main duties are maintenance and operation of confocal and deconvolution
microscopes and associated computers, teaching and technical support of
users and management of image data. 

Applicants should possess a Degree in an appropriate scientific discipline
and significant experience in digital microscopy.  The post requires
excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.  Must be able to work
with minimal supervision and have some experience with the use of
networked computers (Unix, MacOS and Windows NT) for digital image
processing and analysis.  Hands-on experience with 3D imaging is highly
desirable.  Administration of Unix computers would be an advantage. 

Starting salary is up to £18,000 per annum (including Location allowance)
depending on experience and rising to £25,800 per annum (MRC band 5
post).  MRC Pension Scheme option. 

Please telephone for an application form and job description, quoting the
above reference number on +44 (0)181-913 8544, or write to Personnel
Manager, National Institute for Medical Research, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill,
London NW7 1AA.  The closing date for completed applications is 5th
February 1999. 

The MRC is an Equal Opportunities employer - smoking is actively discouraged


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>Dr Stamatis Pagakis				    [log in to unmask]   <
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