The Department of Population Studies is seeking a Research & Computing Support Officer (RCSO) to join the Centre for Longitudinal Study Information and User Support (CeLSIUS) team which facilitates and promotes academic research using the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Longitudinal Study (LS). The post will involve varied and interesting work, with opportunities to develop new skills and the possibility of pursuing methodological or substantive personal research interests relevant to the data set and service.
The successful candidate will gain expertise in the use of an important national dataset and work with academic researchers at all levels on a variety of research projects. S/he will need extensive experience of using at least one, and preferably two, mainstream statistical packages (STATA, SPSS, SAS or R), excellent all round IT skills and an understanding of research processes. Knowledge of UK social statistics and of databases would be advantageous. Excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise tasks and use initiative, and a commitment to working in a team and following procedures related to data confidentiality are essential.
The appointment is available from 1 September 2011 and is currently funded until 31 July 2012. The appointment will be made on the Professional Support Pathway Grade 5, £30,915-£35,511 per annum, inclusive. Benefits include membership of the USS Pension Scheme, 30 days annual leave plus an additional 6 fixed ‘Director’s Days’, family friendly policies and an interest-free season ticket loan scheme. The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.
Applications should be made on-line via our website http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk The reference for this post is EG-3. Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to [log in to unmask]. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 15 August 2011.
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CeLSIUS
Department of Population Studies
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street
London
WC1E 7HT
Tel: +44 (0)20 7299 4634
Fax: +44 (0)20 7299 4637
www.celsius.lshtm.ac.uk