Survey Statistician

National Centre for Social Research; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in the UK is seeking a Survey Statistician to work with a team of statisticians. The successful candidate will contribute to the design of sampling and weighting schemes, conduct complex data analyses, and provide statistical advice. Candidates should have a strong academic background, experience with statistical software, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. This position is based in London and offers a full-time contract with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Good academic background, preferably including a degree with substantial statistical content.
• Knowledge of survey statistics, ideally with some practical experience of survey sampling and weighting.
• Familiarity with SPSS, R, Stata or similar statistical packages.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of sampling and weighting schemes.
• Select survey samples using statistical software.
• Generate survey weights for survey analysis.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Statistical software (SPSS, R, Stata)

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Degree with substantial statistical content

Tools

SPSS

R

Stata

Excel

Job description

Survey Statistician

Department: Social Surveys

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London, UK

Compensation: £25,207 - £32,000 / year

Description

• Working with other statisticians, contribute to the design of sampling and weighting schemes.
• Select survey samples using statistical software, with input from other statisticians (where required).
• Generate survey weights for survey analysis with input from other statisticians (where required).
• Review, develop and implement new methodology related to survey design and analysis with appropriate supervision.
• Undertake complex data analysis using techniques such as logistic regression and Latent Class Analysis (LCA).
• Advise researchers and customers on statistical and methodological issues with support from other statisticians.
• Contribute to research and technical reports with support from other statisticians (where appropriate).
• Perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job role.

Key Responsibilities

• Good academic background, preferably including a degree with substantial statistical content.
• Knowledge of survey statistics, ideally with some practical experience of survey sampling and weighting.
• Familiarity with SPSS, R, Stata or a similar statistical package (with experience of scripting/coding using the relevant command language).
• Excellent Excel skills, with ability to manage large datasets, use advanced formulas, and produce accurate, well-formatted outputs.
• Good standard of written English.
• Aptitude for explaining complex statistical issues in a clear and comprehensible manner.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Keen eye for detail.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Maintain high ethical standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of all responsibilities in relation to maintaining confidentiality with both written and oral communication.
• Actively conform to the legislative and procedural requirements in relation to the collection, management, storage and destruction of data.
• Follow the requirements of our Operating Standards, and also meet the requirements of all our ISO standards.
• Other duties which may be required from time to time.

This job description may be changed from time to time at the discretion of management.