Senior Ecological Statistician for Biodiversity Insights

LanceSoft UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft UK is seeking a researcher to support the Long-Term Ecosystem Change programme. The role focuses on applying statistical and ecological analyses to biodiversity data, evaluating design approaches, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Candidate should have experience with ecological statistics, R or Python, and strong written/verbal communication. Ability to manage projects to deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in statistical and/or ecological or environmental fields at degree level or equivalent
• Solid understanding of experimental/survey design and related statistical analyses
• Experience with statistical techniques in R or Python for multivariate relationships and uncertainty
• Experience contributing to scientific literature or technical reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information
• Ability to manage and deliver work to meet deadlines
• Essential ecological statistical knowledge

Responsibilities

• Apply ecological statistics to biodiversity change analyses
• Evaluate experimental designs and make justified recommendations
• Communicate methods, results and uncertainty to diverse audiences
• Contribute to scientific literature and technical reports as needed
• Manage projects to meet agreed targets and deadlines

Skills

Statistical analysis

Ecological statistics

R / Python

Experimental design

Communication skills

Project management

Ecological data

Ecological statistical knowledge

Education

Degree in ecology/environmental science

Job description

LanceSoft UK is seeking a researcher to support the Long-Term Ecosystem Change programme. The role focuses on applying statistical and ecological analyses to biodiversity data, evaluating design approaches, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Candidate should have experience with ecological statistics, R or Python, and strong written/verbal communication. Ability to manage projects to deadlines is essential.