+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Posted Wed, 8 May 2002 15:54:54 This message was forwarded through MEDSOCNEWS. If you wish to make an announcement or publicise an event then please send the text to: [log in to unmask] +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -apologies for cross posting- RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, CARDIFF UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES This exciting 2-year full-time post is available, to work on a project entitled ' Medical device governance: regulation of tissue engineering in the UK and EU'. The project is part of the UK's ESRC/MRC research programme on Innovative Health Technologies. The work will involve collection and analysis of extensive documentary material, and fieldwork in the UK and Europe. You will join a team combining expertise in sociology, health services research and bioengineering. You should have a higher degree in the Social Sciences, or equivalent, and a background in sociology, science and technology studies, or another relevant social or health science discipline. Good interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to arrange and conduct fieldwork with a variety of professional and scientific staff. Salary range £17626-£26491 (starting expected pt.7 RA1A scale, £20470). The post is currently advertised at: www.jobs.ac.uk. Full details and application form from [log in to unmask]; tel. 029 20 874017 (quote reference 0088), or download form and details from: http://www.cf.ac.uk/jobs/. Closing date for applications 31 May. Informal enquiries to Mr Alex Faulkner: [log in to unmask], tel 029 20 874739.