Jobs vacancies 2008 january Computer Programmer/Systems Manager

Computer Programmer/Systems Manager

We are seeking a computer programmer / systems manager for our small laboratory network. Responsibilities will include managing the network infrastructure (software, firewall and hardware) and maintaining and updating the laboratory website and associated databases. You will also have a unique opportunity to expand the existing computer infrastructure for an exciting new field of research over the coming five years. Linux expertise is essential, in particular all aspects of network management and network security and managing a hybrid Linux/Windows network.

The main computational workload of the laboratory is concerned with brain imaging using Matlab and SPM, but detailed knowledge of these packages is not essential. The ideal candidate will be versatile and able to lend assistance in all aspects of the work of the laboratory, including preparation of material for publication and for public lectures as well as providing technical and operational support for an ongoing programme of research and experimentation. The work of the laboratory is concerned with neural basis of creativity and art appreciation, and knowledge of standard graphics packages and an artistic flair would be favourably regarded.

The post is funded by the Wellcome Trust, and funding is available from 1 March 2008 to 28 February 2013 years initially.

The starting salary will be £26,666 plus £2,572 London Allowance.

The interview will take place in February.

For application details (and form) please go to www.anat.ucl.ac.uk (vacancies) or contact Helen Jefferson-Brown, Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT 020 7679 2200 E-mail: ucgahel@ucl.ac.uk .

Please quote Ref: FAVN01

We particularly welcome applicants from an ethnic minority as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 28th January 2008.