Senior Statistician

Job Ref:	19672
Location:	Sandwich
Job Type:	Contract
Salary/Rate:	£30000.00 - £32000.00 per annum
Date Added	19/07/2010

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Profile:

Job Title: Senior Statistician Contract Length: 24 months
Department: Molecular Medicine



Job Purpose:

· To perform statistical analysis of data gathered from research projects studying the genetic epidemiology of common diseases;

Liaises with:
· External Collaborators & Company Personnel
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· Major Duties:
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· Assist with the analysis of quantitative data on twin and family data collected in the Unit.
· To employ appropriate genetic epidemiological methods and statistical techniques to the genetic data generated in population and family studies
· To liaise closely with the genetic analysis team and Clinical Research Team in exploring and developing the theoretical aspects of genetic data analysis, including the use of publicly available data sets.
· To assist with the writing of MM reports, publications for appropriate scientific journals and to present research findings at scientific meetings.
· Contribute to the integration and collaboration of research projects with other branches of the department and with external collaborators
· To advise and consult on experimental designs and interpretation of genetic epidemiology experiments.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

§ BSc or equivalent and PhD or equivalent in biological science, genetics, mathematics, statistics or other numerate discipline

Desirable

§ Post-doctoral studies in genetics of complex traits


Evidence of delivery

Essential

· Publication record in the field of genetic epidemiology or molecular genetics or equivalent discipline.
· Experience in complex traits
· Is a member of local statistical community
· Shows evidence of collaboration and delivery in multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

· At least 3 years post doctoral experience
A number of years experience of genetic analysis at high level



Technical Ability

Essential

· Ability to use statistical and genetic analysis packages to high standard
· Ability to use statistical analysis packages such as and STATA or SAS to a high standard.
· Ability to use genetic packages such as Plink, Merlin.
· Ability to code in relevant language e.g R
· Knowledge of numerical methods, stimulations studies, MCMC algorithms.
· Ability to work on own initiative and meet competing and demanding deadlines
· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a complex multi-disciplinary environment with the ability to produce concise verbal and written reports





Motivation

· Highly self-motivated and hard working
Fully completed and well presented application with valid reason for applying for the post




Personal
Characteristics

Excellent communication skills.
· Ability to communicate ideas and opinions confidently, clearly and honestly in both group and 1:1 situations.
Excellent influencing skills and
· confidence to lead in face of challenge & ambiguity.
· Ability to listen
· Excellent team skills / Actively participate as a member of the statistical team
· Collaborate with colleagues on areas of shared research interest
· Flexible, embraces new ideas and thinking.
Must be proactive and highly motivated to apply genetics in a drug discover setting


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