Principal Scientific Officer Consultant - University of Cape Town in Cape Town

Job Title: Consultant (Principal Scientific Officer)

Three year contract position

Department of Statistical Sciences

Faculty of Science

Reference number: SR487/13

The Department of Statistical Sciences invites applications from highly motivated and dedicated individuals for appointment as a Statistical Consultant to assist in the provision of a consultancy service (statistical support) to the Science Faculty and the wider UCT community, as well as to external clients.

Responsibilities:
• Providing advice and assistance to clients in planning/design of research; data management; statistical analysis and interpretation; management and supervision of statistical work.

Requirements:
• A minimum of a master’s degree in Statistics or equivalent field
• At least two years relevant work experience
• High level of proficiency in statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS, GENSTAT, STATISTICA, STATA, or similar)
• Sound computer skills (email, word processing, spreadsheet and internet)
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective time-management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

The annual remuneration package, including benefits for 2013, is between R397 308 and R467 410
Relevant qualifications and experience will be taken into account in determining the package.

How to apply:
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and all other relevant documentation, including a motivation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “Consultant (Principal Scientific Officer):
Statistical Sciences” followed by the reference number to Ms Yuzrah Abass at yuzrah.abass@uct.ac.za
Address: Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700.
Telephone: +27 21 650 5084
UCT website: www.uct.ac.za
Department website: www.stats.uct.ac.za
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 20 May 2013