Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Department Of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics
Research Associates
Genetics And Insurance Research Centre
Salary: 18,265 - 23,296 pounds
Two three-year posts are available in the Genetics and Insurance
Research Centre (GIRC) of the School of Mathematical and Computer
Science (MACS). The posts would be particularly suitable for anyone with
experience in actuarial mathematics, mathematical genetics, medical
statistics or epidemiology, but applications from well-qualified
candidates in related areas are welcomed.
The development of human genetics and genetic testing has enormous
implications, not only for medicine, but also for the way in which
health care, long-term care and all kinds of insurance are funded,
and it is essential that these outcomes are researched at a time when
major policy decisions are being considered by governments all over the
world. GIRC's remit is to develop mathematical and actuarial models to
estimate the costs of genetic knowledge to individuals, to insurers and
to service providers. Since it was set up in 1999, GIRC has contributed
significantly to policy discussions both in the UK and overseas.
The Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics in MACS has
pioneered research into genetics and insurance. The Department obtained
Grade 5 in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, and "actuarial genetics"
was highlighted by the RAE panel in its overall report.
For further information or an informal dicussion, please contact the
director of the Centre, Prof A S Macdonald (tel: + (44) (0) 131 451 3209
e-mail: [log in to unmask]).
For application details please contact the Human Resources office,
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh EH14 4AS tel 0131 451 3475 (24 hours)
Minicom 0131 451 8212 Email [log in to unmask] quoting Ref 79/03/J
Closing date: 22 August 2003
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