[R-jobs] Anticiated job openings for statistician at USDA (MS or PhD welcome)

[Christopher Tong]

CENTER FOR VETERINARY BIOLOGICS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Join our team of statisticians and data scientists in 2023

We bring a broad perspective to our consulting and analytical work with
scientists at the USDA National Centers for Animal Health. Our Statistics
Section is looking for good communicators who are comfortable dealing with
various aspects of practical scientific issues.

We are looking for skills that support the
- Statistical design, analysis, and interpretation of scientific studies
- Application of statistical principles to specific problems in applied
disciplines
- Effective communication with scientists about practical issues
We’d also like to know about your background in areas that may advance our
work, such as veterinary medicine, biology, laboratory applications,
epidemiology, machine learning, or statistical programming.

Applicants must be United States citizens and this position is remote.

How to apply. The vacancy announcement will be open for application in
January or February 2023 on the www.usajobs.gov web site. At that time
applicants may search for the announcement by job series (Mathematical
Statistician, Statistician Biology or Biologist (Computational
Bioinformatics)), or contact us for the specific announcement number.

The Center for Veterinary Biologics regulates vaccines,
immuno-therapeutics, diagnostics, and other biologics used to manage animal
diseases. It is located on the campus of the National Centers for Animal
Health in Ames, Iowa, where it maintains a close affiliation with the other
animal disease centers on the campus and with nearby Iowa State University.
Ames is known for its stimulating cultural environment, pleasant
surroundings, and stable economy. It is 40 minutes north of Des Moines
International Airport. The position is remote but will require a few trips
to Ames each year.

Employment benefits include flexible work schedule, eleven paid federal
holidays, liberal leave allowance (annual leave, sick leave, and family
friendly leave policy), retirement and thrift savings plans, life insurance
program, and health insurance program.

More info contact Amy Lock, Statistics Section Leader, USDA-CVB;
amy.b.lock using usda.gov

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