JOHN INNES CENTRE
Bioinformaticist Co-ordinator
Bioinformatics Co-ordinator (ref. no. MDG/315) to work jointly on two EU
Biotechnology projects on comparative mapping of monocot and dicot plant
genomes: EGRAM (European Graminieae Mapping Project) and EuDicot Map
(European Dicotyledonous Mapping Project). The post will involve
ensuring that the work of all groups fro 9 European countries is
databased from the outset in ways compatible with and linked to the
international plant genome and DNA databases. The postholder will also
provide means of information flow between groups including the
organisation of meetings as required. The post is funded by AMICA
(Advanced Molecular Initiative in Community Agriculture) and will be
based at the John Innes Centre at Norwich in the UK where the postholder
will interact closely witl the several bioinformaticists at JIC already
working on comparative, brassica and cereals bioinformatics.
The successful candidate will have experience in plant genome research
or bioinformatics and will have the opportunity to travel abroad in this
capacity. The post will be appointed between $15,800 to £19,000
depending on qualifications and experience.
For an application form and further particulars contact Pauline
Stephenson, John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich,
NR4 7UH, UK or email: Pauline.Stephenson at bbsrc.ac.uk quoting the
appropriate reference number. The closing date for application forms
will be 2nd March 1998.
The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (no. 511709) grant-aided
by the Biotechnology and Biological Research Council and is an Equal
Opportunities Employer.
