Postdoctoral opening in instrument development Robert F. Curl of the Chemistry Department at Rice University is seeking a Post-doctoral Fellow to do research leading to the development of a four laser-based whole chip fluorescence imager. This imager is essential to a proposed scheme for improved DNA sequencing. It is hoped that it will find applications in other areas such as gene expression. This position requires extensive experience with lasers and optics. To be eligible for this position, a person must have received the doctorate within four years of May 1, 2007. Please send a resume and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to Robert Curl, Chemistry Department, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005-1892, USA <[log in to unmask]> by February 1, 2007. Rice University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.