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Director, Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland (BioSS) Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland (BioSS) specialises in the development and application of the quantitative methods needed to enhance scientific understanding and impact. We are recognised internationally for our work at the interface between the mathematically-based sciences and a wide span of applied sciences. We are one of the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutes (SEFARI) collective delivering a portfolio of research and translational activities for our principal funder, the Scottish Government. BioSS offers a stimulating working environment, with over 40 staff and students at four locations. We seek to appoint as Director an exceptional individual with: - an international standing in statistics, mathematical biology, bioinformatics or a related field; - extensive experience of collaboration with subject-area scientists to solve problems in agriculture, the environment, food and/or health; and - the organisational and leadership skills to co-ordinate and develop a highly motivated, distributed, group of specialist staff. The successful candidate will be offered an indefinite position subject to a satisfactory probationary period. This position may be based at either Edinburgh, Dundee or Aberdeen. For further information on the above post, including how to apply, please visit http://www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies.html. Closing date 17/11/2017. Potential applicants may contact Professor David Elston ([log in to unmask], tel +44 (0) 1224 395127) and Professor Colin Campbell ([log in to unmask], tel +44 (0) 344 928 5428) in confidence to discuss the post. Please quote reference number BioSS-3-17 in all correspondence. -- Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS) is formally part of The James Hutton Institute (JHI), a registered Scottish charity No. SC041796 and a company limited by guarantee No. SC374831 You may leave the list at any time by sending the command SIGNOFF allstat to [log in to unmask], leaving the subject line blank.