In the absence of significant private sector engagement, we need to ask which global strategies are needed to relaunch serious research and development into effective and affordable drugs for neglected diseases. The conference will examine the state of research and development in this field and discuss the respective roles and responsibilities of national governments, international organisations, universities, multinational pharmaceutical industries and funders. Closing date for applictions is 31 May. Aptitude for solving problems is essential, basic knowledge of laptops, networking and experience of any IT Support and customer service roles would be an advantage. To supervise student IT training classes initially for the Michaelmas and Lent terms.
Classes are paper-based tutorials with advisors on hand to deal with questions or problems.
FrontPage and basic HTML would be an advantage. One post for each of Butler's Wharf, High Holborn and Rosebery Avenue Halls of Residence. Good communication and support skills, plus an ability to troubleshoot network configuration and ethernet card installation problems. Successful applicants may be allocated a room. Closing date for all posts is Friday 1 June.