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Microscopy Research Associate




Based in West London, the Clinical Sciences Centre (CSC) is an Institute of
the Medical Research Council and an academic division of the Faculty of
Medicine, Imperial College, London, UK. The CSC has an international
reputation and its interdisciplinary research and training programmes in
cell biology, genomics, and biological and clinical imaging, address key
questions underpinning human health and disease.



The imaging of molecules within cells, organs and whole organisms is at the
forefront of scientific developments in the life sciences. The CSC is a
leading research institute with groups developing new avenues in the areas
of confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), live-cell imaging (CCD imaging
and spinning-disk confocal), transmission electron microscopy (TEM),
scanning ion conductance microscopy, position emission tomography (PET), and
nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).



We are seeking a highly motivated individual to be responsible for this
state-of-the-art microscope core facility at the CSC, to provide full
support for confocal, live-cell imaging, and other fluorescence microscope
users within the institute. Duties will include direct technical support,
training and supervision of users, assuring instrument integrity,
maintaining the facility web site. Direct involvement in research project
using fluorescence microscopy will be expected (further information about
research at the CSC can be found at www.csc.mrc.ac.uk
<http://www.csc.mrc.ac.uk/>  ). The candidate will have to maintain a
current understanding of the microscopy field as necessary to implement new
technologies in the department.



The successful candidate should have a science degree in a relevant subject,
with 5 years research experience or a PhD in a relevant subject, and must
demonstrate a good understanding of current fluorescence imaging technology
and sample preparation. Experience in confocal, live-cell and digital
imaging (particularly Leica and Perkin-Elmer confocal microscopes and/or
Deltavision microscope) are highly desirable.   Applicants at this level
will be appointed at MRC Pay Band 4.  Please quote Ref: MRA/RA/D.



We also actively encourage applications from candidates with less experience
but a minimum of 3 years of research experience or imaging facility
management who will run the facility and assist in research projects.
Applicants should have a science degree in a relevant subject and will be
appointed at MRC Pay Band 5.  Please quote Ref: MRA/RAS/D.



All applicants must have a strong wish to participate actively in team work,
possess excellent written and oral communication skills, be comfortable
working independently, communicate effectively with service users to
understand their microscopy needs, be at ease with PC computer platforms and
demonstrate effective troubleshooting skills.



Further details on how to apply are available from www.csc.mrc.ac.uk
<http://www.csc.mrc.ac.uk/>  or email [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> , quoting the relevant reference above.
Informal enquiries and further information about the position to Drs Ana
Pombo (tel: 020 8383 8232; [log in to unmask]) or Alex Sardini (tel:
020 8383 8270, [log in to unmask]).



The closing date for applications is 20 September 2003.

Interviews will take place 22 September-15 October 2003.



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Ana Pombo

Group Head

Nuclear Organisation Group

MRC Clinical Sciences Centre

Hammersmith Hospital Campus

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0NN

UK



Tel. office - (+0/44) 20 83838232

Tel. lab    - (+0/44) 20 83833984

Fax         - (+0/44) 20 83838306

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