Careers in Statistics

A career in statistics is a rewarding and often exciting career. Statisticians work with the data that are all around us and the opportunities for work are endless. If you are forward thinking, IT-savvy, interested in finding practical solutions to problems in the society and the world we live in and you enjoy working with numbers and people, this could be the career for you. The RSS’s Careers in Statistics provides all you need to know about what being a professional statistician in different sectors involves and feels like and how you can get started.

Latest Jobs

• Research Group Leader in Clinical Trial Translational Statistics May 20, 2013
• Deputy Funding Round Manager May 17, 2013
• Four new analytical roles at UCAS May 17, 2013
• Analyst (Public Information) May 16, 2013
• Oncology senior statistician, Clinician, or scientist May 2, 2013
• Statistical Scientist April 26, 2013
• Statistician April 26, 2013

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News

• Shakespeare Review recommends plan for opening up government data May 21, 2013
• Nominations open for 2014 honours May 21, 2013
• John Pullinger to deliver Presidential Address after Society’s AGM May 20, 2013
• Society’s Annual General Meeting announcement May 20, 2013
• News website authored by academics launches in UK May 16, 2013
• Peter Diggle nominated for RSS presidency in 2015/16 May 16, 2013
• New data reveals mixed public attitudes to statistics May 16, 2013
• RSS members elected as Fellows of the Royal Society May 14, 2013
• Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry on Well-being May 10, 2013
• 2013 John Maddox Prize for Standing up for Science May 8, 2013

In Education?

Whether you’re at school or university, or you’re in work and looking for a career change, this section will tell you everything you need to know.

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Job Profiles

A guide to careers in statistics, including the different areas where statisticians work, the jobs they do, and how to get started.

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Finding a job

Here you’ll find practical information on finding a job in statistics, including the best places to look for job adverts and links to advice on CV writing and interview skills.

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