SIR-Those who fear for the future of Medical Research Council (MRC) support for science may have had their sensibilities excited by an advertisement for the new post of head of public relations for the council, which appeared in The Timesof28June 1989. The appointee was "expected to establish close links with the media , Parliament and with the Council's research scientist" (my italics). The singularity implied in this statement has an ominous ring! Incidentally, university academics with frustrated professorial ambitions might find PR work for the MRC rather more rewarding fin ancially. In addition to the flexible working hours and generous holidays that they already enjoy , an attractive annual salary of up to £30 ,000 (upon proven merit) is on offer.
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