RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT (REF 038/02)
A Research Assistant/Associate is required to work with Dr
Mark Elliot on a new project investigating the statistical
disclosure risk associated with the much-heralded release of the
neighbourhood statistics by the Office of National Statistics. This
is a high profile project involving quantitative risk assessment and
development of prototype risk assessment software. The post
would suit an applicant with a Masters or PhD in Applied
Statistics, Software Development or a Social Science discipline.
Applicants without a postgraduate qualification but with suitable
skills and/or research experience are also encouraged to apply.
An ability to write programs and/or produce software, a first
degree in any science or social science, good communication
and quantitative skills are essential. An ability to present
technical material to a non-technical audience is desirable.
Knowledge of the concepts and issues of statistical disclosure
and record linkage and experience of Knowledge Engineering
would be advantageous.
The post represents an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding,
cutting edge research unit (5* RAE rating) and to work with one
of the foremost academics within a crucial field at the interface of
research and policy.
Starting salary R1B - £17,451 to £19,486 per annum or R1A
£17,451 to £22,299 per annum, appointment will be made
according to relevant qualifications and experience. The post is
tenable for 18 months in the first instance, to start as soon as
possible.
To apply send a CV and covering letter to Mark Elliot, CCSR,
University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL.
or by email ({ HYPERLINK "mailto:[log in to unmask]" [log in to unmask]). For enquiries about the
post please email: { HYPERLINK mailto:[log in to unmask] [log in to unmask]
Closing date 6 February 2002. Please quote reference 038/02.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, The University of Manchester
welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of
the community regardless of race, religion, gender or disability.
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Ruth Durrell, Administrator
CCSR,University of Manchester
Tel: 0161 275 4721; Fax: 0161 275 4722
Web: http://les.man.ac.uk/ccsr
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