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Statistical Methodologists
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) plays a key role in compiling,
analysing and disseminating a wide range of information on society,
population, health, the labour market, business and the economy.
The ONS is taking forward a new programme of work to expand and improve the
quality of statistics. Several opportunities exist to play an important part
in statistical analysis and the development of statistical and related
methods and in a new review programme for official statistics. The posts may
be permanent, or fixed term with the possibility of extension or permanency.
Starting salary will depend on level of appointment, qualifications and
experience. The available posts include positions in the following areas:
Business Survey Methodology (Newport, South Wales)
You would play a pivotal role in a team of specialists providing
methodological support for business surveys by reviewing current methods,
researching alternatives and devising practical solutions. Several posts are
available at different levels: methodologists (£15k-£33k), and
senior/principal methodologists (£21k-£44k). Some posts are suitable for
recent graduates and final-year undergraduates (£15k-£19k).
Central Methodology (London) and Time Series (London)
Methodologists/senior methodologists (£18k-£36k) will work in a team of
specialists in the methodological support of the ONS's work. Current
development areas include the application of multilevel models and other
approaches to small area estimation; research to improve the quality of
statistics through automated validation and correction; and time series
methods including seasonal adjustment and econometrics.
Social Survey Methodology (London)
The Social Survey Methodology Unit (in Social Survey Division) seeks
methodologists (£20k-£30k) and senior methodologists (£25k-£36k) to give
advice to researchers on survey design, estimation and analysis methods, and
to work on methodological research projects. Current projects include:
improvements in sample design, imputation methods, adjusting for the effects
of nonresponse, using linked data from different sources.
Statistical Disclosure Control (London, Newport (S. Wales)
or Titchfield (Hampshire))
There is a vacancy for a principal methodologist (£27k-£44k, or £32k-£48k in
London) to work in disclosure control and confidentiality methods, covering
all data types - economic and social aggregates, public release microdata,
indicators.
The precise requirements of the methodologist posts vary but you will need
to demonstrate:
* excellent statistical/mathematical/OR skills; a higher degree is desirable
for some posts;
* experience in analysing statistics, research and presenting statistical
results;
* ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
* knowledge of statistical computing software, ideally including SAS or
SPSS;
and for posts at a more senior level:
* experience in managing staff and resources;
* experience of project management.
Further details and application forms are available from Robert Palmer,
D2/11, Office for National Statistics, Drummond Gate, London, SW1V 2QQ, Tel
0207 533 6247, email [log in to unmask] or from the ONS web site
www.ons.gov.uk. The closing date for applications is 5 January 2000. From 24
December details will only be available from the web site.


ONS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from
suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of racial origin, sex or
disability. All applications will be treated on merit.



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