Statistician

Department: LMS –Forensics

Pay Band: 3 Competitive

Location: Tamworth

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5

Closing date: 10 April 2016

With a team of approximately 500 employees in the UK, our forensics division delivers established and meticulously executed forensic science either at the crime scene or in our UK laboratories.

This is a unique opportunity to embark in an exciting career that contributes to the provision of justice in the UK.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a talented statistician to work on statistical interpretation of forensic evidence. The role includes research on new methods of forensic evaluation and investigation, development of prototypes in R and the provision of statistical training internally at LGC. The recruited statistician will be also enrolled in a training program for reporting cases and giving evidence in court.

Key Accountabilities

Working under the direct supervision of the LMS Forensics Head of Statistics

·        Statistical software development

·        Validation of developed methods

·        Gain accreditation for methods

·        Aid Court Room Expert Witnesses in the application of statistical methods

·        Represent the company and justify statistical approach adopted through court attendance and witness testimony when required

·        Support patent filing

·        Liaise with other thought leaders, e.g., LMS Science Lead Group, the wider LGC community, ENFSI. To ensure update thinking and the enhancement of LGCs reputation.

Candidate specification:

Required knowledge, experience and technical skills

·        B Sc on a mathematical subject

·        M Sc in Statistics

Essential competencies and behaviour

·        Working knowledge of the R statistical language

·        Excellent communications skills, both oral and written

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Driven to achieve targets effectively to deadlines
• Effective prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrate initiative, adopting a pro-active attitude to continuous improvement
• Ability to explain highly complex statistical concepts to non-scientists

Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, applicants should note that security clearance may be required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have three years continuous residency in the UK. Criminal convictions may prevent you from gaining security clearance.

This role may in addition require random alcohol/drug screening.                                                                                                                                      

To apply, please forward your CV to Roberto.Puch-Solis@lgcgroup.com