Job Description
Rothamsted Research, one of the UK's leading research institutes, is seeking a Statistician / Statistical Data Scientist to join their dynamic and interdisciplinary Statistics and Data Science (SDS) Section. In this role, you will leverage your statistical and data science expertise to tackle current challenges in agricultural and environmental research. Collaborating with researchers from various disciplines, you will contribute to externally funded research projects and identify new opportunities for collaborative research. You will also provide consultancy advice on experimental design, statistical analysis, and data science modeling. Additionally, you will contribute to the training and knowledge transfer of statistical and data science methods within the institute. Join Rothamsted Research and be part of their Intelligent Data Ecosystems (IDE) strategic area, contributing to the institute's digital transformation initiative.
In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Rothamsted Research scientists across disciplines to support externally funded research projects
- Identify collaborative research opportunities and assist in the development of funding proposals
- Provide consultancy advice on experimental design and statistical and data science analysis and modeling
- Contribute to training and knowledge transfer to enhance understanding and appreciation of statistical and data science methods
- Contribute to the activities of the Intelligent Data Ecosystems (IDE) strategic area and the institute's digital transformation initiative
This role comes with the following benefits:
- 30 days annual leave
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities
This role requires you to have:
- Applied statistics
- Traditional statistical methods
- Knowledge of modern data science approaches
Rothamsted Research is committed to learning and development, equality, diversity, and inclusion. They take a flexible approach to working patterns, offering various hybrid working models. As a Disability Confident Employer, they guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Rothamsted Research welcomes applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age.