Senior Risk Analyst
Based at Addlestone, Surrey
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a three-year Fixed Term
Appointment (with the possibility of extension or permanency) within the
Centre for Epidemiology and Risk Analysis (CERA) at the Veterinary
Laboratories Agency. Working within the internationally recognised Risk
Analysis workgroup, you will:-
· Lead a small team of risk analysts; - managing and developing risk
assessment projects in the fields of national and international veterinary
and public health (including food safety);
· Initiate new funding contracts from Defra, FSA (Food Standards
Agency) and commercial customers,
· Advise policy-makers on the results of projects and offer
consultancy on risk analysis (including risk assessment) issues both within
and out with the VLA,
· Promote CERA science at national and international meetings and
conferences by presenting and publishing in reports and peer-reviewed
journals.
For this position, you must have a degree in a quantitative subject or
which includes a substantial quantitative element. Experience in risk
assessment/mathematical modelling is essential, with a PhD in this area
desirable.
The post is a 3-year Fixed Term Appointment (with the possibility of
extension or permanency) in Pay Band C £32,850 - £48,075 per annum. The
Civil Service offers a choice of either an Occupational Pension Scheme or
Stakeholder Pension scheme, giving you the flexibility to choose the
pension that suits you best. Other benefits include 30 days annual leave,
an on-site nursery, flexible working and annual pay reviews.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community irrespective of
race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, marital status, gender, sexual
orientation, disability or age.
The VLA provides a specialist veterinary resource to the Government and
commercial customers and has an international reputation for scientific
excellence.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the VLA
website www.vla.gov.uk or by writing to: Personnel, Veterinary Laboratories
Agency, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB quoting reference:
ADP4321 (AMK)
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8 February 2008.
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