Job Title
Associate Statistician
Salary
$62,000 - $77,000
Job Classification
Salaried
Location
Fort Collins, CO US (Primary)
Laramie, WY US
Remote, US
Job Type
Regular
of Hires Needed
1
Job Description
Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size,
employee-owned consulting firm with offices across the United States and
Canada, has an exciting and immediate opportunity for an Associate
Statistician (full-time, regular).
WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and
applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource
data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of
what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key
principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the
environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed,
and highly motivated individuals.
Please click here to see what benefits WEST offers!
Key Details:
Salary:$62,000 - $77,000, DOE
Location:Fort Collins, Colorado; Laramie, Wyoming; OR Remote, US
Job Summary:
The successful candidate must be a self-starter who enjoys research,
learning new analytical techniques to solve challenging problems, and
communicating and interacting with people (both co-workers and clients).
Additionally, the successful candidate should provide technical solutions
and advise co-workers and clients on complex statistical analyses.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and apply statistical methods, program analyses primarily in R,
and interpret and present results at meetings and in reports for clients and
manuscripts for publication.
Participate in developing project budgets and proposals.
Provide critical review of analyses and reports and advise other statisticians
on various projects.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, clients, and
stakeholders.
This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not
inclusive of all the duties which may be associated with this position.
Job Requirements
In order for your application to be considered, please attach your
resume/CV, cover letter, and a sample R script or link to a GitHub
repository with your application. The R script does not need to include the
associated data but should be representative of your abilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
MS in statistics.
4 or more years of experience as an applied statistician in ecology,
fisheries, or wildlife research.
Relevant experience in statistical consulting.
Proficient in statistical programming and advanced data manipulation in R.
Experience with some or all of the follow analysis methods: generalized
linear modeling, bootstrapping and simulation, spatial analysis,
Bayesian hierarchical modeling, and survival analysis.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work
well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines.
Ability to write proposals, manage deadlines, and collaborate with others.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience with relational database systems and data manipulation.
Experience with data management and geographical information systems
(ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.).
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, including MS Access.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting for long periods of time
After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a
pre- employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records check
that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of
the company. A valid driver's license will be required.
WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of
their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age,
sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status,
genetics, and any protected veteran status and any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. Further, WEST takes affirmative
action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without... For