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The following post may be of interest. Institute for the Study of Biorisks & Society Genetics & Society Programme Research Associate Social, ethical and legal issues raised by pharmacogenetics Applications are invited for the above post to work in the Genetics and Society Programme of the Institute for the Study of Biorisks and Society (IBiS). IBiS carries out specialist research on the social, legal, ethical, cultural and economic impacts of development in biosciences, including genetics, and biotechnology. The successful candidate will be the main researcher on a project looking at the social, ethical and regulatory issues raised by drug development and prescribing based on genetic information (pharmacogenetics). Duties will include researching the background to pharmacogenetics, carrying out a survey of firms working in this area, undertaking a series of case studies of how genetic testing might be used with particular drugs, analysing the ethical, social and legal issues which arise, and contributing to written reports and publications. Candidates should have a PhD in social sciences or similar and some experience of qualitative research. The ability to work independently and take initiative is highly desirable. This post will involve some travelling in the UK and Europe. Salary will be £17,775 per annum. This post is available from 1 May 2001 and will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of two years. Candidates should send a detailed CV, together with the names and addresses of two referees, to Dr P Martin, Institute for the Study of Biorisks and Society, c/o School of Sociology and Social Policy, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Closing date: 16 March 2001. Interview date: w/c 26 March 2001.