Er .... Is this appropriate for the RadStats list?

(Rabid right-wingers may be more acceptable than bland job-ads)

JOHN BIBBY



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From: email list for Radical Statistics [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Lisa Summers
Sent: 18 October 2007 16:25
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Subject: JOB VACANCY: STATISTICIAN GE683

Summary

Join an established group of statisticians, working within the Drug 
Discovery Area at Alderley Park.  You will be working to support a range 
of drug projects.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with 
statisticians and scientists to participate in and enhance the drug 
discovery process.  

Job Requirements	

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

.	Provide statistical support, primarily to drug discovery projects.
.	Work with Discovery scientists and statisticians to better 
understand project needs and to assist decision making through the 
appropriate application of statistical thinking, data visualisation and 
analysis.
.	Communicate effectively across a range of disciplines - including 
team working, one-to-one work, presentations and discussions.
.	Contribute to the development of best practice in design, 
visualisation, analysis and interpretation of data, through networking 
with other statisticians and scientists working in this area.
.	Maintain thorough knowledge of relevant areas of statistical 
science. 

Education & Experience	

Minimum Requirements - Education and Experience

.	MSc in statistics.
.	Strong technical skills and the desire to develop these further.
.	Ability to communicate statistical concepts to non-statisticians 
both verbally and in writing.
.	Approachable and enjoys interacting with people from a range of 
disciplines.
.	Ability to maintain focus on customer delivery whilst maintaining 
competing priorities.
.	Experience in applying statistical methodology within industry or 
a scientific / bioscience environment.
.	An interest in cancer research would be an advantageSome 
experience of programming within SAS.
.	Experience in using Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Excel).

Any essential technical training will be available to the appointed 
candidate.

Skills & Capabilities

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following 
capabilities:

.	Analytical Thinking - Logically breaks problems down into their 
essential elements, identifying and analysing data to diagnose and develop 
and appropriate solution.
.	Concern for Standards - Pursues high standards of performance in 
line with the organisation's objectives; assumes own standards of 
excellence.
.	Communication skills - good written, verbal and listening skills.
.	Initiative - Engage in proactive behaviour, seeking and seizing 
opportunities to achieve business objectives.
.	Flexibility - Adapts positively to changes in tasks or 
environment, maintaining enthusiasm and effectiveness, regarding change as 
opportunity for learning and growth.
.	Planning and Organising - schedules and prioritises an appropriate 
course of action, optimising the management of resources whilst 
considering the impact on others.
Delivery Focus - demonstrates focus, initiative and tenacity to achieve 
goals and objectives, using experience and judgement to make decisions and 
overcome barriers.

To apply for this position please contact Lisa Summers on 01786 826 802 or 
e-mail [log in to unmask] to arrange an informal discussion.

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