Title: Statistician

Based at: Addlestone, Surrey

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The Veterinary Laboratories Agency leads research and surveillance projects 
on a wide range of animal and veterinary public health issues of current 
national and international importance.  

Statistician (ADP4529): This is an exciting opportunity to use your 
statistical knowledge to solve real world problems in the areas of animal 
health and food safety.  Situated within the Centre for Epidemiology and 
Risk Analysis, you will apply your statistical knowledge to increase 
understanding of animal and public health issues and provide scientific 
advice to help inform Government policy.  With considerable opportunity to 
shape your role, you will help to identify and solve problems of national 
impact through statistical consultancy and training.  You will communicate 
these results to increase awareness of the techniques and develop novel 
methods through academic collaboration.  To succeed in this interesting 
role, you will require a degree in a mathematical subject with a 
significant statistical component and have experience using statistical 
packages.  A postgraduate qualification in statistics (or the desire to 
obtain one) would be an advantage.  You will be self-motivated with a  
strong aptitude for solving complex scientific problems, and enjoy working 
in cross-disciplinary teams.  Finally, excellent communication skills are 
essential, as is a flexible approach to respond to changing requirements 
and deadlines.  This is a permanent post in Pay Band D - £23,150 to £32,100 
per annum. 

This post is full-time (may be suitable for two part-time staff if 
continuity could be arranged) The Civil Service offers a choice of either 
an Occupational Pension Scheme or Stakeholder Pension scheme, giving you 
the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.  Other benefits 
include 30 days annual leave, an on-site nursery, flexible working and 
annual pay reviews.  

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community irrespective of 
race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, marital status, gender, sexual 
orientation, disability or age.

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the VLA 
website www.gov.uk or by writing to Personnel (JH), Veterinary Laboratories 
Agency, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB quoting the reference ADP4529, 
or by calling Jane High on 01932 357568

The closing date for receipt of application and publication details for 
this recruitment is 8 August 2008