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Statistician/Modeller - Genetic Analysis (re-advertisement)

Genome Analysis of Agriculturally Important Traits

Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland 

Required for a 2-year postdoctoral research project awarded under the 
BBSRC programme 'Genome Analysis of Agriculturally Important Traits'. The 
post will be based within the BioSS unit at the Scottish Crop Research 
Institute (SCRI), Dundee and will investigate statistical aspects of QTL 
mapping of tetraploid potato.  

Candidates should have experience in statistical modelling and scientific 
programming (preferably in Fortran). Some knowledge of genetics is also 
desirable. A good first degree and at least two years postgraduate 
experience is required preferably with a PhD in a relevant subject.  

Starting salary up to £19,000

Further details and application form available from: The Administrative Officer, 
Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland, The King's Buildings (JCMB), 
Edinburgh EH9 3JZ, tel 0131 650 4900, fax 0131 650 4901, email 
[log in to unmask] WWW http://www.bioss.sari.ac.uk/appoint.htm  

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Christine Hackett, tel 01382 562731, 
email [log in to unmask]  

Closing date for applications 26 July 1999 

BioSS is funded by the Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and 
Fisheries Department and is administered by the Scottish Crop Reserch 
Institute.  

An Equal Opportunities Employer 


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