(Senior) Statistician Specialising in Human Health

4 weeks ago

Aberdeen, United Kingdom The James Hutton Institute Full time

Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS) seeks a quantitative scientist interested in delivering statistical consultancy and developing a personal research portfolio in the field of human health and nutrition. The post-holder will work with scientists at the Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, which plays a major role in UK research capability in these areas. With rapidly evolving technologies producing large, complex data sets, this position offers exciting opportunities for a committed and innovative scientist to build a stimulating career in a dynamic and collegial working environment.

Potential applicants may contact Dr Graham Horgan (, tel +44 (0) 1224 438678) in confidence to discuss this position.

**Main Purpose of Job**
- Develop a portfolio of personal research in applied statistics, mathematical modelling or bioinformatics motivated by quantitative problems encountered in collaborative projects.

**Main duties of post holder**
- Contribute quantitative expertise to collaborative research projects across BioSS, focussed on (but not limited to) human health and nutrition science at the Rowett Institute.
- Deliver research on applied statistical, mathematical modelling or bioinformatics methods with clear relevance to the Scottish Government funded Strategic Research Programme.
- Develop strong collaborative links with specific groups of scientists.
- Represent BioSS externally at meetings with stakeholders from scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.
- Extend collaborative links with government agencies, NGOs, universities, research institutes and commercial organisations.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of BioSS training courses for scientists.

**Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge**

**Essential**
- A PhD in statistics or another closely related quantitative discipline, or an MSc with commensurate post-qualification development and work experience.
- Strong general statistical skills, including an understanding of relevant areas such as: experimental design, mixed models, generalised linear models, generalised additive models, multivariate analysis.
- Good statistical programming ability in R, Python or another high-level statistical or mathematical programming platform.
- Experience of development and use of modern quantitative methods applied to real-world examples. No specific area of experience is ‘essential’, but examples of desirable areas are listed below.
- A track record of research and/or collaboration evidenced by scientific journal and conference papers in a methodological field relevant to human health and nutrition; experience in bioinformatics would be particularly welcome, but is not essential.
- Ability to give effective spoken presentations, to both quantitative and wider scientific audiences.
- Evidence of good written communication.
- The ability to work independently.
- _ For the more senior role (Band E), applicants should demonstrate a stronger past track_ record across most of these attributes. In addition, _evidence of ability to initiate and manage collaborations, lead projects and to manage people_ are essential for the more senior role._

**Desirable**
- Different skill sets would fit the remit of the post, any of which would be desirable. For example, experience in:

- Advanced mixed models with complex variance structures;
- Multivariate analysis of large metabolomic, proteomic or genomic data sets;
- Structural equation modelling;
- Mathematical modelling.
- Experience of communicating with government and commercial clients.

**How to Apply**

To apply, please create an account and upload personal details along with a CV and a covering letter/statement detailing why you consider yourself suitable for this post.

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