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-------------------------------------------------------------------------- please send enquiries to the contact persons specified below, NOT to me thanks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- We invite applications for the following new posts with the Wellbeing in Developing Countries (WeD) ESRC Research Group. Job Ref: 04/118: Data Manager Responsible for designing and managing a system for verifying, entering, cleaning and archiving both quantitative and qualitative data. The data manager will coordinate data management in the project countries and will liase with research teams to ensure all research instruments are appropriate for data collection, entry and analysis. Applicants should have a good first degree with a substantial computing component. Experience in managing survey data systems, particularly in developing countries, is desirable. Job Ref: 04/119: Research Officer - Economics of Development Playing a key role in the analysis of quantitative data at the household and individual levels, the research officer will also have a supervisory role in the management of data for the project as a whole. The successful candidate will have experience of the design, implementation and analysis of quantitative household survey data and should have a PhD, preferably in development economics, or equivalent research experience. Job Ref: 04/120: Research Officer - Analysis of Secondary Data Responsible for producing a WeD 'macro' database on needs, resources, poverty and inequality in the four study countries. This post will also entail a specific role in managing the dissemination of the work of the Research Group. The successful candidate will have experience in identifying, collecting and analysing secondary data on key development indicators and should have a PhD in social science or development studies, or equivalent research experience. Experience of public relations or dissemination work is essential. Informal enquiries about these posts can be made to Becky Lockley (WeD Administrator) on 01225 384513 or email [log in to unmask] For further details about the Wellbeing in Developing Countries (WeD) ESRC Research Group see www.welldev.org.uk Salaries for all posts will be on the scale £18,265 - £27,339 (pending national pay award) depending on experience. Posts are available for up to two years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11 May 2004 Interviews will be held week beginning 24 May 2004 Application forms may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY (e-mail [log in to unmask]). Alternatively, please 'phone the 24 hr answer-phone service on (01225) 386924, textphone (01225) 386039 or apply online at www.bath.ac.uk/jobs. quoting the relevant reference number. An Equal Opportunities Employer