Position Opening: CONFOCAL MICROSCOPIST


The Research Resources Center (RRC), University of Illinois at Chicago,
invites applications for the position of Research Specialist, Health
Sciences, in laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) and related
analytical light microscopy techniques.  Duties include operation,
maintenance, installation and upgrading of light microscope instrumentation;
utilization of associated digital imaging system; specimen preparation; and
methods development.  This individual will manage a centralized LSCM
(currently, a new Zeiss LSM 510) located in the RRC Electron Microscope
Facility, and will provide confocal services, consultation, training, and
access for user operation to UIC researchers.  The minimum requirement is a
B.S. degree in the biological sciences with demonstrated expertise in LSCM
(advanced degree preferred).

Submit resume and names of three references with addresses and phone numbers
to Dr. Robert F. Loizzi, Director, Research Resources Center (M/C 937),
Health Sciences Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, 835 S. Wolcott
Ave., Chicago, IL 60612-7341.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.


Mailing address:
        Robert F. Loizzi, Ph.D.
        Director, RRC-West
        Research Resources Center  (m/c 937)
        University of Illinois at Chicago
        835 S. Wolcott Avenue
        Chicago, Illinois  60612-7341

TEL:  (312) 996-7600, or -8748
FAX:  (313) 996-0539

Campus address:
        Rm. E102, Medical Sciences Bldg, m/c 937