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(Closing date extended to 6/May) A Senior Statistician / Deputy Team Leader (c.£28-£37k) is required to provide leading statistical expertise in relation to a variety of policy-related research projects on ecology, applied biology and food science. Some statistical research may be needed to develop novel methods of analysis for particular areas of work and expand current work on sampling methodologies. The post holder will help manage the work of other statisticians, co-ordinate statistical services throughout the organisation, develop new research proposals, and assume some responsibilities for managing the statistical elements of scientific projects. The role will also involve promotion of statistical expertise to external customers, Public Sector Research Establishments and Universities with a view to building new income streams and collaborations. A degree, or equivalent qualification, in statistics/mathematics/science subject with a strong statistics/mathematics component and a post graduate degree (MSc, Diploma or PhD) in statistics is required. Candidates without these will need to demonstrate equivalent competence in applied statistics. You will have demonstrable experience of statistical consultancy, preferably in agricultural, ecological, food or applied biological research, with the ability to communicate statistical ideas to non-statisticians and to understand the scientific principles behind experimental data. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to lead and motivate a team plus a high level of expertise in statistical packages – e.g. GenStat, R, MINITAB or SPSS. This is a permanent post at CSL Band 5, based in the Statistics and Informatics Team (http://statistics.csl.gov.uk) at the Central Science Laboratory (CSL – www.csl.gov.uk), in a rural setting near York, UK. The salary range for Band 5 is UK£28,421 to £37,392 and is negotiable depending on skills, qualifications and experience. CSL is an Executive Agency of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra – www.defra.gov.uk). The Agency provides policy advice and technical support underpinned by high quality R&D to the UK government and other customers. CSL believes that a widely diverse workforce provides the breadth of expertise and experience an organisation needs. We are fully committed to promoting fairness and equity for all staff and customers. Full details of our Single Equality Scheme and Action Plan are available to download from http://www.csl.gov.uk/careers/. We operate flexible working practices and the York site includes various staff facilities. Continuing Professional Development is encouraged and supported. For an application pack call +44 1904 462302 or email [log in to unmask], quoting reference CSP 3247. Further information and an application form are also available on the CSL Internet site at www.csl.gov.uk. For technical queries about the job contact Alistair Murray ([log in to unmask]) 01904 462000. NOTE: CSL is part of the UK Civil Service. To be eligible for employment you need to be a UK national, Commonwealth Citizen, a British Protected person, or a national of a state in the European Economic Area and certain non EEA family members. More information at http://www.careers.civil-service.gov.uk/index.asp?txtNavID=164&635132= If in doubt, please contact [log in to unmask] We do not accept agency CV’s; agencies please contact [log in to unmask] to ask for further information. Closing date for applications is 6 May 2008.