Senior Biostatistician (IRC201415)
MRC Human Nutrition Research HNR Unit - Biostatistics
Salary: £36,657 - £49,520 per annum
Grade: 3
Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31 December 2018
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 11 September 2015
Interview Date: 18 September 2015
We seek to appoint a Senior Biostatistician to lead HNR's Biostatistics team and provide statistical
governance of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Surveys Rolling Programme (NDNS RP).
The NDNS RP is designed to assess the dietary habits and nutritional status of adults and children in
the UK. The survey is unique as it provides the only source of high quality data on dietary intake and
nutritional status in a representative sample of the population. NDNS RP reports are published as an
Official Statistic and are therefore subject to formal government publication requirements and controls.
The post-holder will oversee, plan and direct the appropriate use of statistical methodology, including
developing new approaches to tackle specific questions where needed. The post-holder will take
responsibility for the quality of the production and interpretation of Official Statistics, and writing of
methodological reports, in collaboration with NatCen and other external partners for the NDNS RP. The
post-holder will be expected to contribute to the dissemination activities of NDNS RP through the
conduct of statistical research, high-quality publications and oral and written presentations of results at
scientific meetings.
Additionally, the post holder will provide senior statistical advice on the design of studies and analysis of
data generated from other on-going projects at HNR.
A postgraduate qualification (PhD/MSc) in statistics or mathematics is a prerequisite. The post requires
strong statistical foundations, expertise in complex survey methodology and experience of supervision of
junior statisticians. Candidates must have an established track record in biostatistics and excellent
communication skills.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position with salary dependent on qualifications and experience. In addition
to your salary we offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave, free on-site car parking
and optional membership of MRC's final salary pension scheme.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Dr Ivonne Solis-Trapala on ivonne.solistrapala@
mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk.
Only online applications will be accepted and should be submitted in the form of an up-to-date
c.v. and covering letter (ensuring that the IRC reference is included in the file name description of
each document uploaded). Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative
format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should
contact us by telephone on 01793 867000. Please quote the appropriate reference number when
calling.
Closing date: 11 September 2015
Interview date: 18 September 2015
The MRC is an equal opportunities employer.
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