The Nuffield Council on Bioethics currently has a vacancy for a Research Officer. I would be grateful if you could circulate these details to those who might be interested in the position. Apologies for cross-postings. NUFFIELD COUNCIL ON BIOETHICS RESEARCH OFFICER The Nuffield Council on Bioethics examines the ethical issues raised by advances in biological and medical research to promote public understanding and assist policy makers. The Council is funded by The Nuffield Foundation, The Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council. The Research Officer will support the Director and Assistant Directors by carrying out relevant research, drafting papers, identifying and managing appropriate research resources, and supervising the maintenance of internal files and databases by the Information Assistant. The candidate will require a degree or equivalent experience, preferably in the life sciences, biomedicine or similar. Experience of research and drafting and familiarity with a range of research techniques and resources are essential. The appointment is on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2006, in the first instance. Closing date: 12 April 2002 Interviews to be held week commencing 29 April 2002 Salary in the range £21,781 to £25,390 Application packs are available at http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org or by email from [log in to unmask] Agencies need not apply. Yvonne Melia Research Officer Nuffield Council on Bioethics 28 Bedford Square London WC1B 3JS Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7681 9625 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7637 1712 Email: [log in to unmask] Web site: http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/bioethics/