Vacancy Summary
The biopharmaceutical industry is a fast-moving sector that utilizes cutting-edge scientific innovation to develop and manufacture drugs that significantly improve patient health outcomes. Statistical analysis plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. By employing advanced statistical techniques and models, we can optimize production methodologies, ensuring higher quality, compliance, and cost-efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to transformative advancements in drug manufacturing through rigorous data analysis and modelling.
Position Available
Research Scientist (Statistician, Multivariate Analysis and Time-Series Modelling) (PhD Required)
Location
Dublin
Department
Research
Hiring Manager
Dr. Colin Clarke
Contract Type
12 Month Contract
Application Date
ASAP
NIBRT have access to a special work permit through Euraxess, where Non -EEA researchers who have obtained a research position in NIBRT ( which is an accredited research organisation) can use a fast-track work permit (Hosting Agreement) scheme to reside and work in Ireland. The scheme allows NIBRT to employ eligible personnel from outside EU without any additional Work Permit. This scheme allows the researcher’s immediate family to also reside in Ireland for the duration of the agreement and work.
Interview Dates
06/06/2024 TBC
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary and excellent suite of benefits including pension, private health insurance, income protection scheme, 25 days annual leave plus up to 3 additional company days off, generous training and career development supports, flexible working hours and work from home set up supported.
Role Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled Statistician specialized in multivariate analysis and multivariate time-series modelling to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will focus on analysing complex biopharmaceutical manufacturing data, aiming to optimize processes and enhance predictive analytics capabilities. This position requires a PhD in Statistics, Machine Learning, or a closely related field.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the job include:
- Develop and implement sophisticated statistical models for multivariate analysis and time-series data pertinent to biopharmaceutical processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data analysis needs and provide statistical insights that support strategic decisions.
- Manage and pre-process large datasets, ensuring data integrity and usability for complex modelling.
- Utilize advanced statistical software and programming languages, primarily R or Python, to perform robust data analysis and model validation.
- Document methodologies and results, ensuring reproducibility and compliance with industry standards through effective use of version control systems.
- Contribute to research and development efforts, staying ahead of current trends in statistical methodologies and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.
Essential Criteria
- PhD in Statistics, Machine Learning, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience in multivariate analysis and multivariate time-series modelling, ideally within a biopharmaceutical or similar industry.
- Proficiency in R or Python for statistical programming.
- Strong experience with version control tools, such as Git.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience applying deep learning techniques to complex datasets.
- Administration of Unix/Linux systems
- Knowledge of database design and management.
- Familiarity with scientific instrumentation outputs, and using this understanding to enhance the ability to integrate various data sources effectively.
Required Skills & Competencies
- You’re a passionate communicator who is well able to articulate their science using written and verbal English to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- You’re hardworking, you embrace challenges and you’re motivated by the situations and environment that you find yourself in to do excellent research and deliver impactful science.
- You’re curious and ambitious, you have a track record of proposing and performing excellent analytical science which drives you to achieve.
- You have excellent self-awareness, you can adapt and maintain focus and composure when research poses its challenges.
How To Apply?
To apply for this position please forward your CV and cover letter to careers@nibrt.ie
Please include your name and the position which you are applying for in the subject line. Please note that the successful candidate may be required to supply parchments of degrees/qualifications/work permits.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence by contacting careers@nibrt.ie
NIBRT is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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