Research Positions

McCrone Research Institute (McRI) in Chicago has a limited number of positions available for Visiting Professors, Teachers, and Graduate Students who wish to spend time at McRI while on leave from their position at a home institute.

Applications for the period June 2008 to September 2008 are now being accepted in the areas of:

Microscopy
Microanalysis
Microchemistry
Forensic Microscopy
Optical Crystallography
Particle / Contaminant Identification
Asbestos and Environmental Analysis
Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Industrial Applications

The McCrone Research Institute offers a dynamic laboratory research and teaching environment with maximum research freedom and flexibility. There is opportunity to collaborate with researchers and scientists in classrooms, workshops and conferences including the international microscopy symposium Inter/Micro held every year in downtown Chicago.

All applications should include:

Nature of the desired visit
Area of interest
Supporting documents such as a CV and a statement of research interests
Clear explanation of the extent of any financial support required
Funding or grants that can be received to support the position.

Please send all inquires to Ms. Lauren Logan, McCrone Research Institute Administrative Coordinator: llogan@mcri.org