A Band B Modelling Science and Statistics Workgroup Leader in the Centre for
Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, Veterinary Laboratories Agency - Weybridge,
Addlestone, Surrey
There is a position available for a Modelling Science and Statistics
Workgroup Leader to lead an expanding team of mathematical modellers,
statisticians and other support staff. The post holder will provide
scientific leadership and management of the team engaged in research into
animal diseases and veterinary public health, plus national and
international consultancy. The post will also include collaborating within
other areas of the VLA, and first class research institutes to provide
modelling and statistical inputs into projects on a wide range of pathogens
as well as leading and developing modelling projects within the group. The
main duties include:
* Providing scientific leadership and advice for workgroup members including
leading further development of the VLA Statistics Strategy.
* Providing internal, national and international consultancy and advice on
work in which the team is involved.
* Managing the workgroup to ensure skills and resources are appropriately
planned and utilised, including responsibility for staff and budgetary
management, training and development, workgroup publications and adherence
to quality standards.
* Liaising with VLA Programme Managers, research funders and policy makers
to ensure future funding for projects.
* Maintaining contact networks with other researchers in appropriate fields
to maximise collaborative potential.
* Keeping up to date with developments in selected areas of the risk
analysis discipline.
* Developing personal field of expertise and maintaining own scientific
profile by conference attendance.
* Providing input to the Centre for Epidemiology and Risk Analysis strategy
and management, and deputising for the Head of the Centre when required.
The successful applicants should have a degree in a quantitative subject and
a demonstrated track record as an accepted expert in modelling science,
statistics or closely related discipline. It is unlikely that the successful
candidate will have less than a PhD in a relevant quantitative science.
Applicants should have experience of leading and managing a team of
scientists involved in research, including staff and resource management, a
demonstrated track record of success in obtaining substantial research
funding, experience of project leadership and experience of providing
scientific advice and consultancy outside their immediate colleagues at
national level.
Other necessary attributes include a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
self-starter with the ability to inspire confidence in their team, their
colleagues and customers, a confident and clear oral communicator and a
willing and imaginative collaborator with a strong interest in veterinary
and/or public health. In addition, knowledge of, or experience in an aspect
of agriculture, veterinary or public health, or biology would be an
advantage, as would experience of project or staff management.
This post is a full-time permanent post in Pay Band B £38,000 to £52,865 per
annum. If interested, please contact the VLA Personnel Department on
+44(0)1932357257 an application form to be sent to you (quoting reference
ADP3575).Alternatively, go to the Job Opportunities link on the VLA website
<http://www.vla.gov.uk.> The closing date for application forms is the 18th
January 2006.
Rowena Kosmider (née Jones)
Risk Analysis Workgroup
Centre for Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
Veterinary Laboratories Agency-Weybridge
New Haw, Addlestone
Surrey KT15 3NB
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Tel: 01932 357753
Fax: 01932 357445
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