BACKGROUND

A new database at MRC Harwell called Mousebook (http://www.mousebook.org) allows scientists to source information on mouse models at Harwell. This single interface facilitates querying of the MRC Frozen Embryo and Sperm Archive (FESA), ENU DNA archive, mutants from the ENU mutagenesis programme, EMPReSS (phenotyping protocols) and EuroPhenome, a database of mouse phenotype data.

The FESA archive currently holds >1400 mouse stocks and is internationally recognised as one of the largest sources of mouse models of human disease in the world. The embryo bank's stock list is constantly growing in concert with the expansion in the multinational mouse genetics programmes. The Data Manager's role is regarded as critical to the the future exploitation of this valuable genetic resource.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Manager's role will involve reviewing and updating the MRC's embryo bank stock descriptions and strain nomenclature in keeping with recognised international standards to ensure that the details displayed to the scientific community through Mousebook are up to date, comprehensive and correct. This will involve comparing data from internal sources and a number of external sources including the Mouse Genome Informatics Resource (MGI), Ensembl, Vega and PubMed.

COMPENSATION

Salary from £25,368 - £30,427 per annum depending on experience
Benefits for both positions include 30 days annual leave, competitive salary, and a final salary pension scheme. Please note that final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening.

TERMS

Fixed term for 12 months

HOW TO APPLY

Ref: MGU08/364
Applications for these roles must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk. If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties, please call 01793 301156, quoting the relevant reference number.

DEADLINE

Closing date for applications: 25 July 2008

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