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How to obtain access to COSMIC

Description of procedure for applying for access to COSMIC facilities.

Registration Procedure New Members

  • Before you start registering as a member, make sure you meet the Conditions for Access to Facilities
  • Register as a Laser User, which involves:
    • If you have not used lasers of class 3a or above before at the University of Edinburgh you must:
      • Get eye test from Optometrist on Forest Rd
        • Details and letter for optometrist from Jochen Arlt - Physics, JCMB Rm 5401, Tel ext: 51 7066
      • Attend laser safety training course (about 1 hours)
            • Alternatively, directly contact Colin Farmery - Health & Safety, Tel ext: 50 2818
          • Obtain a Laser User registration form (LR3) from Jochen
          • Complete form and submit to Jochen
        • If you are to be using biological materials, you must complete University of Edinburgh Biological Safety Registration procedures. Contact the COSMIC Biological Safety Officer for details: Cait MacPhee, Physics, JCMB Rm 5417.
        • Read, understand and agree with the COSMIC Health & Safety Policy.
        • Request account for this web site from Jochen Arlt. After logging on enter your contact details.
        • Complete COSMIC New User Declaration form, and submit to Jochen Arlt (COSMIC Lab Manager), Physics, JCMB Room 5401, or Jason Crain (COSMIC Director), Physics, JCMB Room 5405.
        • In particular, ensure that you provide: name, location, phone, email.
        • Obtain access card from Colin Thomson, Physics, JCMB Rm 5313, Tel: 50 5269
        • Obtain suitable training to use the microscopes, as per your requirements (see this web site, or contact Lab Manager)
        • Once this registration procedure is completed you can proceed with Booking Common User Facilities.