Policy Epidemiologist

The Opportunity: 

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.

Apply Before: 28/07/2025, 23:59

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