Bioinformatics Fellowship Post

Title: Bioinformatics Fellowship Post 
Based at: Addlestone, Surrey 
The VLA is an international centre of expertise in animal health science, and provides a broad range of specialist veterinary services and products to Governments and commercial customers across the world. As a Bioinformaticist you will build upon the already mature genomics work undertaken within the VLA.
You will provide bioinformatic leadership in several projects, working with the Bioinformatics and Statistics team to develop web applications for easy access by VLA staff in order to present an integrated suite of bioinformatic tools, genome browsing, functional proling, genome annotation and other minor tools. There will be significant interaction with the Health Protection Agency and the university sector. You will have a degree with a post-graduate qualification in an aspect of bioinformatics or a closely related quantitative subject. 

This is a three year Fixed Term Appointment with the possibility of extension or permanency in Pay Band C £33,000 - £48,075 per annum. 

The Civil Service offers a choice of either an Occupational Pension Scheme or Stakeholder Pension scheme, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Other benefits include 30 days annual leave, an on-site nursery, flexible working and annual pay reviews. 

The VLA is committed to equality and diversity in the workplace. 

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the VLA websitewww.vla.gov.uk or by writing to: Personnel, Veterinary Laboratories Agency, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB quoting reference ADP4895 (JH) 

The closing date for receipt of application forms is 27 July 2009