Dear Colleague, I would like to bring your attention to the following job available at the Electron Microscopy Unit at Kuwait University. The unit is a well established one since more than 35 years. Chief Technician for Electron Microscopy Unit, Faculty of Science Kuwait University The Faculty of Science at Kuwait University is seeking to appoint a chief technician position for Electron Microscopy Unit (EMU). The applicant should hold an academic qualification of a good first degree in material science or related subject preferably with a master or doctorate degree. This must be accompanied with at least 5 years hand-on experience on Electron Microscopy operational techniques but applicants with more than 10 years of experience in practical microscopy or research are also recommended. Applicants with substantial knowledge in crystallographic image processing of electron diffraction micrographs and pattern analyses are also appreciable. Applicants with experience of using SPM/AFM/STM for sample analysis are appreciable. Successful candidates must be capable of supervising a team of staff technicians and capable of conducting training and research activities. Applicants also must have good spoken and written English communication skills with scientific publications. The position is expected to be filled by September 2010. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, a CV, and the contact information of three references to the Director of Electron Microscopy Unit (EMU), Faculty of Science, University of Kuwait (P.O. Box 5969 Safat 13060, Email : emu@sci.ku.edu.kw). For Further details please visit our website : www.emu.kuniv.edu

