[Biopython] Bioinformatics position

[Leighton Pritchard]

We have a bioinformatics post available at SCRI, and would be grateful if
you could please bring it to the attention of any colleagues who may be
interested in applying.  It is advertised at
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ABS904/bioinformatics/ and some details are
included below:

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Bioinformatics
Scottish Crop Research Institute- SCRI
SCRI is Scotland's leading Institute for research on plants and their
interactions with the environment, particularly in managed ecosystems. Our
mission is to conduct excellent research in plant and environmental
sciences. Our vision is to deliver innovative products, knowledge and
services that enrich the life of the community and address the public goods
of environmental sustainability, high quality and healthy food.

Post Reference SMB/1/10

Research in the Plant Pathology Programme at SCRI is founded on pathogen
genomics, and scientists in the Programme have a strong track record of
contributing to whole genome sequencing and genetic analysis of economically
important pests and pathogens.  The successful candidate will collaborate
with other groups in the Programme working on plant-pathogen interactions
developing innovative approaches to understand disease processes. This post
provides an opportunity to influence biological research of direct impact to
agriculture.

The ideal candidate would be experienced in manipulating and curating large
biological datasets with a record of collaboration and integration with
biologists.The successful applicant is expected to have an interest in
plant-pathogen interactions and to develop their own research profile.The
candidate should have a PhD or equivalent in bioinformatics, biostatistics
or a related field.

Informal enquiries from:  Leighton.Pritchard at scri.ac.uk
<mailto:Leighton.Pritchard at scri.ac.uk>  or Lesley.Torrance at scri.ac.uk
<mailto:Lesley.Torrance at scri.ac.uk>

Salary Scale For All Posts:

*Band D/E, £26,610 - £37,534 (commensurate with experience)

*Appointments to Band F, £42,769 - £47,521 available for exceptional
candidates.

Candidates willing to apply for a research fellowship to further help
establish their own laboratory are encouraged to apply and will, if
successful, benefit from generous Institute support throughout the tenure of
their fellowship.

Further information on the above posts, including how to apply, is available
on the SCRI website athttp://www.scri.ac.uk/careers/vacancies
<http://www.scri.ac.uk/careers/vacancies>  

Closing date - Friday 19th November 2010.

The Institute is an equal opportunities employer.
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Many thanks,

L.

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Dr Leighton Pritchard MRSC
D131, Plant Pathology Programme, SCRI
Errol Road, Invergowrie, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, DD2 5DA
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