Statistician

AgResearch- Applied Biotechnologies

SUtilise your statistical consulting and experimental design experience to contribute to science discovery in New Zealand. This position is based at our Lincoln campus, near Lincoln University. Lincoln is situated in beautiful and inspiring rural surroundings, with easy access to Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand.

Advocating statistical principles, your solid communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to work collaboratively with scientists and provide specialised analysis, training for science staff, and expert advice on the scope and use of statistical tools.

Qualified to PhD level, you will have had experience in statistical consulting. You will be proficient in a variety of statistical packages (e.g. R, GenStat, SAS), and have the ability to prioritise and cope with competing demands. We will value your ability to work both co-operatively in a team environment, and independently. You will be one of two statisticians at Lincoln, and part of a larger nationwide team.

AgResearch offers superior working conditions in a stimulating agricultural science research environment. Our existing team of 14 highly experienced statistical consultants provides a superb, highly interactive professional network. AgResearch offers ongoing support and excellent professional development opportunities and encourages research publication and attendance at international conferences.

Please apply online via www.agresearch.co.nz/recruitment. Applications close 11th January 2008.

For all enquires regarding this position, please email anette.becher@agresearch.co.nz or phone +64 3 489 9028; or linda.murray@agresearch.co.nz