> The following post will be advertised in New Scientist
> on 23 Sept
>
> Horticulture Research International - East Malling
> Statistical Modeller/Programmer
>
> Spatial Factors in the Establishment of Polyploids
>
> 2 year post, funded by BBSRC
> Starting salary range £17800-22000
>
> Polyploid organisms have more than two copies of each
> chromosome set. Polyploidy is widespread in flowering
> plants and is recognised as an important step in their
> evolutionary diversification. However, the mechanisms
> of establishment of polyploid plants are not well
> understood, especially the effects of the spatial
> dispersal of pollen and seed, and of habitat
> heterogeneity.
>
> The appointee will develop a computer program to
> simulate the spatial evolution of a polyploid species
> and use the program to study particular aspects of
> spatial stochastic processes in polyploid evolution.
> Stochastic processes are particularly important in
> influencing the initial establishment and spread of
> polyploids, when the polyploid population size is small.
>
> Applicants should have a PhD or at least 3 years post-
> graduate experience in applied mathematics or statistics
> in a biological area. Experience of spatial processes
> and/or genetics would be particularly valuable.
> Applicants must have the ability to write sophisticated
> computer programs using an object-oriented programming
> language for Microsoft Windows. The preferred language
> is Delphi (object-Pascal), but applicants with
> experience of C++ or other similar languages will also
> be considered.
>
> Please direct informal enquiries to
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Application forms are available from
> Personnel Officer, HRI East Malling, WEST MALLING,
> Kent ME19 6BJ (email [log in to unmask])
> Please quote ref number 1235/EM
>
>
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