Policy Epidemiologist
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh,
City of edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Research and Science
Skilled Worker
Job posted on July 14, 2025
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Job Description:
The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
Childlight, a global child safety institute, is looking for a Policy Epidemiologist to advance Childlight’s 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 Childlight’s 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 Childlight’s 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: £62,728 - £77,386 per annum.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) .
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application, as they will all be required as essential criteria:
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
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 Office’s 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.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Moray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES), University of Edinburgh, has been making a major contribution and impact to the fields of education and sport both in Scotland and worldwide for almost 200 years. In that time, our staff, students and alumni have influenced and transformed learning, teaching, and wider educational policy in the UK and beyond. We are the leading School of Education and Sport in Scotland – ranked first for research breadth and quality in Education and Sport, and third in the UK (REF 2021) . We consistently rank in the top tiers of global education and sport-related studies .
Our alumni include Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athlete, cyclist Sir Chris Hoy MBE, and trailblazing teacher and race relations pioneer, Saroj Lal.
We are deeply committed to social justice, inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility. Our aim in all our work is to significantly impact the education, wellbeing and development of children, young people and adults, through problem-solving in the fields of education and sport.
Study
Across undergraduate, postgraduate taught, research, and initial teacher education; our 3000 students study across 29 different programmes. These include a wide array of subjects across the broad areas of teacher education, language education, sport policy, sport science, outdoor education and community education.
Research
With Over 250 Research Staff And Students, We Have a Vibrant And Expanding Research Community With a Broad Portfolio Of Academic Disciplines Gathered Within Seven Broad Research Themes With Permeable Boundaries. Our Thematic Hubs Are
The REF 2021 results for both education and sport-related research place us as Scotland’s top-ranked institution for research breadth and quality (THE).
APPLY NOW
JOB DESCRIPTION
Childlight, a global child safety institute, is looking for a Policy Epidemiologist to advance Childlight’s 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 Childlight’s 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 Childlight’s 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: £62,728 - £77,386 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.
Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) .
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 £62,728 to £77,386 per 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 Office’s 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.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Moray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES), University of Edinburgh, has been making a major contribution and impact to the fields of education and sport both in Scotland and worldwide for almost 200 years. In that time, our staff, students and alumni have influenced and transformed learning, teaching, and wider educational policy in the UK and beyond. We are the leading School of Education and Sport in Scotland – ranked first for research breadth and quality in Education and Sport, and third in the UK (REF 2021) . We consistently rank in the top tiers of global education and sport-related studies .
Our alumni include Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athlete, cyclist Sir Chris Hoy MBE, and trailblazing teacher and race relations pioneer, Saroj Lal.
We are deeply committed to social justice, inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility. Our aim in all our work is to significantly impact the education, wellbeing and development of children, young people and adults, through problem-solving in the fields of education and sport.
Study
Across undergraduate, postgraduate taught, research, and initial teacher education; our 3000 students study across 29 different programmes. These include a wide array of subjects across the broad areas of teacher education, language education, sport policy, sport science, outdoor education and community education.
Research
With Over 250 Research Staff And Students, We Have a Vibrant And Expanding Research Community With a Broad Portfolio Of Academic Disciplines Gathered Within Seven Broad Research Themes With Permeable Boundaries. Our Thematic Hubs Are
- Advanced Quantitative Research in Education
- Children and Young People
- Digital Education
- Language, Interculturality and Literacies
- Social Justice and Inclusion
- Sport-related Research
- Teacher, Curriculum and Pedagogy
The REF 2021 results for both education and sport-related research place us as Scotland’s top-ranked institution for research breadth and quality (THE).