Science & Technology Opportunity: Statistician

Statistician Current Vacancies

2007-06-17:

Statisticians gather and analyse numerical information or data and present the results in the form of graphs, charts, diagrams, tables and written or oral reports.

They can manipulate their findings to identify trends and create models to forecast or estimate future outcomes.

Statisticians can work in a number of areas including the financial sector, health services, environmental sciences, forensics, and in education. research councils, and universities.

Government statisticians collect, analyse and publish information on all aspects of national life such as population trends,
the economy, the labour market, health, transport and crime. This information is used to advise government, parliament and the wider community.

may also predict demand and advise on production plans.
Statisticians' work 40 hours a week, and occasionally longer where project deadlines must be met.

Statisticians are employed in organisations such as the NHS, government departments and agencies, manufacturing and service industries, market research, operational and scientific research establishments, in higher education and in private consultancies.

With the exception of government departments, most organisations employ a limited number of statisticians so opportunities for internal promotion may be limited. opportunities to advance into senior positions, including management.

An experienced statistician can earn around 35,000. Senior statisticians earn 60,000 or more (Permalink)