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A statistician or quantitative geneticist is required to develop techniques for multi-trait analysis of of marker-trait associations and to validate these methods on a large data set of broiler-trait data derived from an F2 broiler x layer cross. The main emphasis of the work will be the development of multi-trait analyses for QTL detection using DNA markers. A large data set is available to validate the methods and appointee will be expected to extract the data and publish the results of single an multi trait analyses. Investigation of multi-strain experimental designs will be conducted to assess their efficiency for QTL detection. The results of multi-strain experiments will be available to validate the results of the research. Statistical aspects of fine-scale mapping of QTL, including the evaluation of advanced intercross populations, will be investigated. Candidates should possess a PhD in quantitative genetics or applied statistics or have several years experience of statistical analyses of data and devising novel methods for solving practical problems. For more information contact Dr Paul Hocking (E-mail: [log in to unmask]). This post . The appointment is for for a fixed term of 3 years with a salary up to #17400 (BBSRC Pay Band 6PD). Benefits include non-contributory pension scheme, flexible working hours, and 25 annual leave days . Access to on-site child care is also available. Application forms are available from the Personnel Officer, Roslin Institute, Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9PS UK. Telephone: 0131 527 4481 (44 31 527 4481 from outside the UK). Fax: 0131 440 0434 (44 31 440 0434 from outside the UK). Closing date for completed applications is 3 August 1998. quoting ref no RI 27/98 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%