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Social Science Statistician

The James Hutton Institute • Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen

Salary
£38k – £38k
Posted
7 October 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

The James Hutton Institute is hiring a Social Science Statistician in Craigiebuckler, a scientific & qa role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £38k – £38k. The James Hutton Institute holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Are you keen to use your quantitative skills in tackling practical problems to improve our environment? BioSS (Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland) is looking for an innovative and motivated early-career statistician or data scientist to join our growing social sciences team. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in a stimulating, supportive environment while tackling engaging and complex societal, environmental, and ecological challenges. The role offers the chance to de…
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  • Employer: The James Hutton Institute — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £38k – £38k
  • How this salary compares: about 5% below the £40,366 median across 1,175 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen
  • Posted: 7 October 2026
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