Closing date 14 May 2001. . We have an opportunity for a graduate with a good BSc degree or BTEC to join a two-year MRC funded National Collection of families with asthma and atopic dermatitis. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing and cataloguing of all DNA and other samples as well as maintenance of a computerized DNA database. Good keyboard skills are important. Prior experience of DNA extraction and the use of databases are desirable but not essential, as appropriate training will be given.
Further particulars are available upon request.
The closing date for applications is 18 May 2001. We seek a highly motivated individual to be the primary point of contact for the installation and maintenance of statistical genetics software used on our Unix-based computing platforms. Some experience with statistical genetics software is required. User support duties will include helping individuals run analysis packages and also undertaking and summarizing analyses for others. The ability to write Unix shell scripts is essential, with Perl programming skills highly desirable.