Environmental Statistician

2 weeks ago

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom The James Hutton Institute Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an innovative and motivated early-career statistician or quantitative modeler to join our ecology and environmental sciences team at The James Hutton Institute. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in a stimulating, supportive environment while making a tangible impact on ecological and environmental science.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and apply cutting-edge statistical and modelling approaches in ecology and environmental science.
  • Interact with other quantitative experts across and beyond The James Hutton Institute, including collaborating closely with applied scientists from leading UK research institutions.
  • Contribute to applications for funded projects, especially in environment and ecology.
  • Represent The James Hutton Institute at meetings with both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders, expanding our collaborative network.
  • Engage with government agencies, NGOs, universities, and commercial organizations, and contribute to The James Hutton Institute training courses for scientists.
Requirements
  • A PhD in statistics or a quantitative discipline (or MSc with relevant work experience).
  • Experience applying modern quantitative methods to real-world problems in ecology/environmental science.
  • A proven track record of research and collaboration, with evidence of delivered outputs.
  • Strong communication skills, and the ability to initiate and maintain scientific collaborations.
  • Independence, enthusiasm for quantitative methods, and a desire to work with scientists across a range of fields.
  • Proficiency in statistical programming (especially in R).
  • Strong scientific writing skills for both quantitative and non-technical audiences.
What We Offer
  • A generous annual leave entitlement, with carry over possible and guaranteed time-off for Christmas.
  • A pension scheme with employer contribution of 15% in a Personal Pension Plan.
  • Self-managed hours and flexible working, with the option to manage and spread your working time in line with organisational needs.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing access to professional counsellors, psychologists, and work-life consultants.

We value collaboration, innovation, and the continuous development of our team members. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in STEM, including women, BAME, and LGBTQ+ candidates. The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion, an Athena SWAN Bronze Status Holder, a Disability Confident Committed Employer, and a Living Wage Employer.

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