JOB: Research Analyst Statistician
Thatcham
Thatcham Research has a reputation for integrity, quality, passion and innovation. We provide the automotive and insurance industries with essential and valuable commercial information through research and development,
consultancy, training and publishing services with the continuing goal of driving down the cost of insurance claims.
RESEARCH ANALYST STATISTICIAN
We are seeking an Analyst/Statistician to analyse unique datasets on accident statistics and trends in collisions and casualties. To generate complex models and forecasts to identify future research objectives
and monitor current research output. To report and communicate clearly throughout the business and with external stakeholders about findings, including any limitations and conclusions.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Masters or Doctoral degree, plus additional research/applied experience
- A knowledge of wide range of statistical methods and applications
- Knowledge of motor vehicle accidents and casualties and vehicle fleet
- A knowledge of international accident datasets, and research accident data sources
- Knowledge of effectiveness of different safety systems and strategies for reducing collisions
- High level statistical analysis and data manipulation skills, including database and spreadsheet
- Modelling and forecasting skills
- Meta-analysis; combining output from several data sources
- Ability to research new academic methods and apply them to new & complex datasets
- Analytical problem solving and handling complex data problems
- Ability to present data in a range of formats, including findings and limitations
- Record of technical report authorship or conference/journal paper authorship
- Working within a team
- Experience of building networks of contacts
We welcome applicants who have practical experience in the following: meta-analysis, forecasting and modelling; publication of technical reports; collaboration with insurers, academia, and industry stakeholders;
working with motor vehicle accident and casualty data; databases and statistical analysis; researching and sourcing references and data; quality control of data; and collision investigation and reconstruction. Motor industry experience is advantageous.
To apply, please forward your CV to:
Human Resources, Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre,
Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR
Closing date: 31 July 2013.
Alix Edwards
Research Data Team Leader
Thatcham, Colthrop Way, Thatcham, RG19 4NR
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Company name: The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre
Place of registration: England and Wales
Registered number: 967763
Registered address: Colthrop Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4NR
Legal form of the company: Private Company Limited by Guarantee
