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

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
Recent PhD graduates needed for survey 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.

Job Profiles

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

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.