The Central Science Laboratory seeks a Statistician to provide statistical
expertise in relation to a variety of policy-related research projects on
ecology, applied biology and food science. Duties will include advising on,
devising, carrying out and reporting, statistical analyses as well as
designing experiments and surveys. There is also some general statistical
computing, statistics and training support for the York site. Working with
colleagues, you will help co-ordinate and promote statistical services
throughout the organisation. There are a number of exciting opportunities
for innovative applied statistics – please email for a list. The design
and assessment of sampling and measurement methodologies for monitoring /
surveillance and emergency response is an expanding area of work where the
team has an international profile.
CSL is a national centre of excellence valued highly in the EU and the wider
international community. Our business is policy advice and technical
support underpinned by high quality R&D to the UK government and other
customers across a wide portfolio of applied science. The Statistics and
Informatics Team (http://statistics.csl.gov.uk) is a stimulating and
enjoyable environment – recently assessed as “excellent” in an external audit.
A degree, or equivalent qualification, in statistics or mathematics or a
degree in a relevant science subject with a strong statistics/mathematics
component and a post graduate degree (MSc, Diploma) in statistics or its
applications is required. Candidates without these will need to demonstrate
equivalent competence in applied statistics. You will have demonstrable
experience of statistical consultancy, preferably in agricultural,
ecological, food or applied biological research, with the ability to
communicate statistical ideas to non-statisticians and to understand the
scientific principles behind experimental data. You will need a high level
of expertise in statistical packages – e.g. GenStat, R, or SPSS.
This is a permanent post at CSL Band 4, based in the Statistics and
Informatics Team (http://statistics.csl.gov.uk) at the Central Science
Laboratory (CSL – www.csl.gov.uk), in a rural setting near York, UK. The
salary range is UK£23,050 to £30,174 – negotiable depending on skills,
qualifications and experience.
CSL believes that a widely diverse workforce provides the breadth of
expertise and experience an organisation needs. We are fully committed to
promoting fairness and equity for all staff and customers. We operate
flexible working practices and have attractive staff facilities. Continuing
Professional Development is encouraged and supported.
Further information and an application form are available at
www.csl.gov.uk/careers (reference CSP 3279). To discuss the job informally,
or obtain the list of statistical topics, please contact Alistair Murray
(Team Leader) on +44(0)1904 462000 or a[dot]murray[at]csl[dot]gov[dot]uk.
To be eligible for employment you need to be a UK national, Commonwealth
Citizen, a British Protected person, or a national of a state in the
European Economic Area and certain non EEA family members. More information
at http://www.careers.civil-service.gov.uk/index.asp?txtNavID=164&635132=.
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Closing date 7/Aug/08.
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