Trainee Statistician

Nielsen

Trainee Statistician

Nielsen is a leading global provider of insights into what consumers watch and buy, and is behind some of the world's most successful brands, products, and experiences that impact your life everyday.

An exciting opportunity has opened up in our Statistics, Design & Analytics team at Nielsen Television Audience Measurement. We are seeking an enthusiastic Trainee Statistician to join our team based in Lane Cove (Sydney).

From Day 1 in this role, you will play a part in ensuring our large scale survey databases are delivered to the highest quality on time. In this role your focus will be on providing ongoing operational and analytical support to the team.

The primary operational tasks of this role will require that the successful candidate can demonstrate their capability in the following:

Maintain telephone sample frames databases

Process daily and weekly data survey collection results

Construct periodic databases of completed responses along with associated tracking reports and client deliverable reports

In addition to these operational tasks, the Trainee Statistician must also demonstrate their analytical skills applied to the interpretation of survey results, design and review of the questionnaire, and enhancements to the service as a minimum.

Our ideal candidate will have the following experience:

1 to 2 years of experience in a statistical or market research related field

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Sound working knowledge of statistical programming languages (SAS, R preferably)

Fluent in statistical techniques such as sampling, weighting, modelling or data imputation preferably with a tertiary degree in Statistics

Key skills and attributes:

An ability to work to tight deadlines

Coordinate tasks and deadlines, dealing with multiple projects simultaneously

An ability to learn quickly, explore and develop recommendations through analysis

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Why Nielsen?

Nielsen put our clients at the centre of what we do, we work hard, and everyone contributes to a team environment of learning and fun. Nielsen also places a great importance in giving back to the community. In fact, we take a day out of the office every year to contribute to the community and have opportunities to get involved in company initiatives that drive social good, social outings as well as personal health & wellbeing.

If you are ready to accept the challenge, please forward CV and cover letter explaining your relevant work experience to alan.farrugia@nielsen.com by COB Friday 26 February 2016.