Statistician/Senior Statistician Specialising in Human Health and Nutrition Applications at Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland

Closing date: 23:59 31 July 2023

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.

The post represents an excellent long-term career opportunity for a suitably qualified statistician or quantitative scientist with strong statistical skills, offering a stimulating mix of work including: collaboration with scientists working in human health and nutrition problems at leading UK research institutions; interactions with other quantitative experts within and beyond BioSS; scope to develop your own area of quantitative methodological research; and the opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment, as we continue to grow as a centre of strong quantitative applied research and consultancy.  BioSS is eligible to apply for UKRI funding, and we will be keen for the successful applicant to contribute to, develop and lead proposals as we seek to grow our portfolio of such projects. This position will be based at the Rowett Institute, part of the University of Aberdeen. This post is simultaneously being advertised at both a senior and more junior grade, depending on experience.

BioSS is a member of the SEFARI (Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutes) collective (https://sefari.scot/); we have an international reputation for methodological research, consultancy and training in statistics, mathematical modelling and bioinformatics.  BioSS offers a stimulating working environment, with over 50 staff and students at four locations, collaborating on applications in plant & crop science, animal health & welfare, environmental science & ecology, and human health & nutrition.

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

Main Purpose of Job

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver collaborative research and statistical consultancy in the application area of human health and nutrition across BioSS, with particular focus on the needs of the Rowett Institute.
• Develop a portfolio of personal research in applied statistics, mathematical modelling or bioinformatics motivated by quantitative problems encountered in collaborative projects.
• Generate additional income for BioSS by supporting applications for funding and contributing to the resulting projects.
• In the more senior role (Band E), candidates would be expected to deliver at a higher level, consistent with a longer or stronger track record of achievement; they would be expected to show more independent initiative and more leadership, and in particular to lead some aspects of our research and consultancy activities, and lead applications for funding.

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