[bionet.jobs] Job Announcement

elliston@BIOVAX.RUTGERS.EDU (11/10/88)

I am forwarding this for a colleague at Merck & Co., Rahway New Jersey.
He doesn't have network access, so please send all inquiries to me, and I
will forward them.

Thanks,

Keith

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                           Computational Biologist


The Biological and Chemical Data Department of Merck Sharp & Dohme Research
Laboratories is seeking highly talented individuals with a background in
biochemistry and/or molecular biology who have an interest in (1) applying
computer technology to problems of storing, querying, and linking biological
and chemical data and (2) using computer technology to analyze molecular
biological data.  Vacancies presently exist in each of these areas. 

The successful candidate for position (1) should have a B.S./M.S in a
biological science with 2 to 3 years of experience and should have knowledge of
the fundamentals of computer programming in a VAX environment.  Experience with
RS1 and ORACLE is desired. 

For position (2) the successful candidate should have a Ph.D in biochemistry,
molecular biology, or microbiology or a lesser degree with appropriate
experience and should have experience with molecular biology software such as
Intelligenetics or the University of Wisconsin packages. 

Both positions require excellent interpersonal skills and require extensive
interactions with other computer professionals and scientific researchers.
Teaching experience is desired. 

Merck is noted for its professional environment, excellent salaries and
outstanding benefit program. 

Respond to "ELLISTON@BIOVAX" OR "ELLISTON@BIOVAX.RUTGERS.EDU" 

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Keith O. Elliston                      |  Waksman Institute
Bitnet:  ELLISTON@BIOVAX               |  P.O. Box 759
Arpanet: ELLISTON@biovax.rutgers.edu   |  Rutgers, The State U. of NJ
AT&T:    (201)574-6099                 |  Piscataway, NJ  08855-0759   USA
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JACKSON@acadvm1.uottawa.ca (Jackson Shaw) (03/10/89)

Professional Positions Vacant with the Social Sciences Division
       of the International Development Research Centre


All enquiries to the:
Deputy Director
Social Sciences Division
P.O. Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada   K1G 3H9

BITNET messages should be addressed to:
IDRC @ UOTTAWA

Those interested may send updated CV or request more information
on a specific position.


General Qualifications:

-  Ph.D. for Social Science Positions
-  Ph.D. or MD for joint Social Sciences/Health Sciences
   Positions
-  Five years research experience
-  Worked in or have first hand knowledge of developing
   countries


Positions

   All are for program officer/senior program officer


Position 1   For the Regional Development Program based in
             Singapore

Position 2   For the Population, Education and Development
             Program based in Bogota

Position 3   Medical Anthropologist joint Social Sciences/Health
             Sciences position based in Ottawa

Position 4   Health Economist joint Social Sciences/Health
             Sciences position based in Ottawa


"The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a corporation
created by the Parliament of Canada in 1970 to stimulate and support
scientific and technical research by developing countries for their
own benefit.

The fields of investigation to which IDRC gives it financial and
professional support affect - directly or indirectly - the day-to-day
lives of people in the developing world. These areas include: farming;
food storage, processing and distribution; forestry; fisheries;
animal sciences; energy; tropical diseases; water supplies; health
services; education; population studies; economics; communications;
urban policies; science and technology policy; and information
systems.

IDRC has headquarters in Ottawa with regional offices in: Singapore,
New Delhi, Nairobi, Cairo, Dakar, and Bogota.

Professional staff in Ottawa and in the regional offices assist
researchers in the preparation of research projects, monitor
ongoing projects in their regions, and link Ottawa with the researchers
and policymakers of the developing countries."

International Development Research Centre
Centre de Recherches Pour le Developpement International
Centro Internacional de Investigacions para el Desarrollo
P.O. Box 8500
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1G 3H9

Cable: RECENTRE / Telex: 053-3753 / Dialcom: 2020:IDR001
Telephone: 613-236-6163 / Fax: 613-238-7230 / Bitnet: IDRC@UOTTAWA