Senior Survey Statistician: Lead Design & Analysis

the National Centre for Social Research; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research organization is seeking a Senior Statistician based in Edinburgh to lead complex survey methodologies. The candidate will contribute to high-quality research outputs, develop statistical approaches, and collaborate with other researchers. Applicants should possess a strong statistical background and experience in survey research, as well as knowledge of statistical packages. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including a flexible working environment and comprehensive health plans.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Good academic background, preferably with a degree focusing on statistics.
• Experience in survey research within various sectors is important.
• Knowledge and practical experience with survey sampling and weighting is essential.
• Familiarity with statistical packages and data management skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Design sampling and weighting schemes for surveys.
• Select and check survey samples using statistical methods.
• Generate and QA survey weights for analysis.
• Develop and implement new methodologies for survey design.
• Conduct complex data analysis and provide statistical advice.

Skills

Statistical content

Survey research

Survey statistics knowledge

SPSS, R, Stata

Excel skills

Communication skills

Pressure management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree with substantial statistical content

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

A prominent research organization is seeking a Senior Statistician based in Edinburgh to lead complex survey methodologies. The candidate will contribute to high-quality research outputs, develop statistical approaches, and collaborate with other researchers. Applicants should possess a strong statistical background and experience in survey research, as well as knowledge of statistical packages. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including a flexible working environment and comprehensive health plans.