[bionet.jobs] Vacancy

ced@CXA.DARESBURY.AC.UK (C. Dean) (02/18/89)

DARESBURY LABORATORY


COMPUTING SPECIALIST WITH MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EXPERIENCE


We  have  a  vacancy for  a  Computing  Specialist to  lead the
Molecular Biology Database Services Section (SEQNET).

SEQNET is a national computing facility for  molecular  biology
recently established at Daresbury to provide interactive access
to databases of protein and nucleic acid sequences for academic
and industrial users.

The   SEQNET service is based  on a MicroVAX 3600 with  network
connection to JANET and PSS.  The centre will hold  the  latest
versions  of nucleic acid databases, protein sequence databases
and  associated software packages.   ISIS, a combined  sequence
and  structure  database,  developed  by  the  SERC's   Protein
Engineering Club is also available.

THE JOB

The  post-holder will be  a member of  the Scientific  Database
Group and will be responsible for the quality  and  reliability
of  the SEQNET service.   He/she will participate  in  research
programmes in the Laboratory and in collaboration with external
researchers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants   should  have  a  relevant   degree  or  equivalent
qualification.   Candidates  should have  2 years post-graduate
research and development experience if they have a 1st  or  2nd
class  Honours degree, or candidates  with other qualifications
should have 5 years appropriate experience.

The successful applicant will ideally be a 'Computing Molecular
Biologist'  with a good understanding  of relevant applications
and techniques.

Further information on the technical aspects of this  post  may
be obtained from Dr H J Sherman (0925-603339).

PAY

Appointments  will  be made  at  Higher Scientific  Officer  or
Senior Scientific Officer grade depending on qualifications and
experience.   Salary is in  the range 10,026  to 17,032  pounds
with further increments depending on performance.

The   superannuation   scheme  is   non-contributory.   For  an
application form please quote Ref DL70 and contact:

The Personnel Officer
Daresbury Laboratory
WARRINGTON WA4 4AD

Tel (0925) 603467 (24 hour answering service).

CLOSING DATE: 3 March 1989