ACADEMIC-RELATED RESEARCH STAFF GRADE II: Salary in the range £27,116 - £29,128 p.a. on the RSII scale

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work on a crystallographic software project. This PDRA position is a joint collaboration between the Universities of Oxford and Durham and in the first instance is funded by the EPSRC for one year. The work aims to implement a new set of algorithms in object oriented, open source code that will preserve the immense knowledge-base that exists in the field of crystallography, and to provide a platform for future developments. The postholder must have experience in designing and writing computer programs to good modern standards, and knowledge and proven practical skills in the areas of crystal structure analysis using X-rays or neutrons. Experience with powders and extended lattice (inorganic) materials would be an advantage. It is planned to appoint on the above scale depending on experience. However, we would be prepared to consider applicants who are not yet seasoned specialists, who would like some mentored time to develop in the post in which case the appointment would be made on the RS1A Grade scale. Further details are available from the Administrator, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QR (quoting ref: DH05009/DJW), or by E-mail: rita.higgs@chem.ox.ac.uk and these must be obtained before application is made. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr David Watkin (E-mail: david.watkin@chem.ox.ac.uk). Applications by e-mail are not acceptable. The closing date for applications is 30 September 2005.

Reference:
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/ps/gp/current/http024.shtml