Policy Epidemiologist
Policy Epidemiologist
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
Childlight a global child safety institute is looking for a Policy Epidemiologist to advance Childlights public health surveillance system around CSEA.
You will have expertise of understanding and analysing data within a public health context using it to develop strategies to improve health outcomes. You will have experience in bridging epidemiology research with public health policy to advance Childlights public health surveillance system around CSEA.
The post holder will use epidemiological data and methods to inform and shape public health policies focusing on prevention control and health promotion. This includes engaging in policy analysis research and difference-in-difference and other evaluation approaches to policy evaluation. A core activity of this role involves translating scientific findings into actionable strategies for policymakers supporting Childlights Into the Light global index and Searchlight publication.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed term until 30 April 2027.
The salary for this role is at Grade UE09: 62728 - 77386 per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A growing academic profile with a PhD in public health (or related field) with substantial work experience in public health epidemiology around CSEA or a similar topic.
- Significant contributions to epidemiological policy analysis evaluation and development (quantitative and qualitative).
- Strong understanding of biostatistics and public health research methods.
- External recognition as an expert in the field of epidemiology with a reputation for working in public health surveillance.
- A substantial portfolio of high-quality research publications in child protection or public health or epidemiology research.
- A passion for making the world a better place and preventing CSEA improving services and safeguarding children.
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application as they will all be required as essential criteria:
- CV
- Cover letter
- A list of your top 5-10 publications
- A case study of how you have achieved impact from your research maximum one page of A4
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of 62728 to 77386per annum.
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 28 July 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately 2 weeks after closing date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
