We currently have vacancies for a Bayesian Statistician and a Decision Analyst in the Safety and Environmental Assurance Centre (SEAC) of Unilever, based on our R&D site in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, UK.. If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the Bayesian Statistician role, please feel free to contact me, Donna Jefferies, on [log in to unmask] or (01234) 264880. Similarly for the Decision Analysis role, further information can be obtained from Andrea Dickens on [log in to unmask] or (01234) 264835. Text of the advert, which will appear in various scientific publications (embellished with a loaf of bread and a tub of margarine!), is as follows. pro.activ by name…. Forgive the pun, but Unilever really does take the proactive approach to analysing risk. We employ a team of analysts who use leading edge techniques to influence product development and scientific research. Your work will cover a vast range of products, and there’ll be the scope to lead new discoveries and influence product innovations. So what does all this mean for you? Variety, travel, empowerment and a higher profile than ever before. We’re looking for an experienced Bayesian Statistician to lead multi-disciplinary teams in assessing the safety of our products. Ref:100928 We also need a Decision Analyst to bring together specialists from across the business to assess risk in a range of business decisions. This role combines modelling and facilitation, often in a financial context. Ref:102640 What unites both roles is the natural instinct to think about things differently, question accepted practices and come up with solutions to tricky issues. If you’re interested in a more proactive career, send your cv to [log in to unmask] quoting the appropriate reference number. In applying for these positions, you agree, unless you notify us when responding to this advert, that we may consider you for other vacancies we have and make your details available to other companies in the Unilever group for the same purpose. Some Unilever companies are in countries without any data protection laws. We are committed to diversity in everything we do.