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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: BIOLOGICAL POPULATION MODELLER REF: 42-09
PAY BAND: 5/6
SALARY: £23,042 to £28,548 (PB5) pa and £30,403 to £37,727 (PB6)
CONTRACT: 3 year FTA HOURS: Full time
LOCATION: LOWESTOFT ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days, 30 days
after 6 years service
PURPOSE OF JOB
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong statistical and programming background who wants to use his/her skills to support development of innovative solutions to support sustainable use of aquatic living resources. As part of a small group of statisticians, modellers, and biologists you will be involved with a range of research topics on freshwater and marine fish species.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will contribute to the design, analysis and reporting of experiments, monitoring programmes and surveys and will be expected to develop stochastic population life-cycle models. This is a great opportunity to be involved in both marine and freshwater research and contribute to the evaluation of fishery management scenarios and provision of advice to national Government and international institutions. You will also participate in expert working groups in support of both national and international aquatic science programmes. You will be encouraged to publish your work and take initiative in bidding for new projects and establishing collaborations with other research institutes. You will:
* work as part of a team to develop innovative solutions to statistical and modelling problems in fisheries science
* provide statistical support to scientists from a range of disciplines
* develop your own areas of fisheries research including proposals and programmes to attract funding from national and international sources
* contribute to scientific papers and reports
* provide teaching & coaching in statistics and raise awareness of its utility
* work with a range of international collaborators, which will require travelling in the UK and overseas.
There could also be opportunities to participate in fieldwork.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Academic qualifications for entry at PB5 level you will have a post-graduate qualification in statistics or closely related subject with a major statistics component. To be considered at the higher level (PB6) you must have a PhD or equivalent experience, a track record of winning funding and publishing in relevant topics and experience of supervising staff and managing projects.
Experience with statistical/modelling software such as R and SAS. Knowledge of modern statistical methods (good understanding of Bayesian techniques is highly desirable). Very good programming skills in at least one of the following languages: C++, Visual Basic, FORTRAN, R. You will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain statistical methods to non-specialists. Strong personal motivation and flexibility is essential as is the ability to meet deadlines. You will have good planning and organisational skills and an interest in marine, freshwater or environmental sciences.
Although not essential previous experience of providing statistical or modelling support to research programmes, experience of providing training in statistics and the ability to identify and seek additional business opportunities is preferred. You will show a willingness to travel both nationally and internationally. It would be desirable if you have experience in using Bayesian techniques and probabilistic modelling.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This post is in Cefas Pay Band 5/6. The salary range is from £<> to £<> pa. In addition there is the opportunity for all staff to earn a performance related bonus. The salary is paid monthly by credit transfer. If you are already an established civil servant you can obtain further information from your Personnel Division about rules which may provide a more favourable starting salary than is allowed for under the previous paragraph. Other rules will apply if you are serving on a casual basis or on a fixed term appointment. Part-time working and job share applicants are also welcome.
Should you be appointed Cefas will carry out pre-employment enquiries that may include a Criminal Disclosure check.
The Agency's recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners' Code which can be found at www.civilservicecommissioners.org. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Code and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact HR Services, Cefas, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 OHT in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Agency, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commissioners.
Closing Date: 13 September 2009
Interview date: 1 October 2009
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Just to confirm that the above post has been advertised as follows:
Cefas Intranet
Rileys/Cefas web page - closing date 13 September with interviews 1 October 2009
CS Vacs
Job Centre PLus (Norwich & Lowestoft)
New Scientist - part of full page ad with other opportunities within Cefas (13/8/09)
Beverley Howard
Recruitment, Cefas Laboratory, Pakefield Road, LOWESTOFT, Suffolk, NR33 0HT
' 01502 524206
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