Lead Analytical Epidemiologist

Animal & Plant Health Agency; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental public health agency in the UK is seeking an experienced analytical epidemiologist to lead studies on animal health issues, focusing primarily on bovine tuberculosis. The successful candidate will coordinate research projects, provide consultancy, and engage in national and international dissemination of findings. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong analytical skills, with a collaborative mindset to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in analytical epidemiology.
• Strong leadership skills and project management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and generate evidence for tackling animal health problems.
• Co-ordinate epidemiology research projects.
• Provide consultancy within and outside APHA.

Skills

Epidemiology

Statistics

Risk analysis

Data science

Education

Relevant degree in epidemiology or related field

Job description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and works on behalf of the Scottish Government and Welsh Government. Our diverse teams of over 3,000 skilled and committed professionals come together to provide research, advice and support to UK Government for safeguarding animal, public and plant health for benefit of the environment and economy. APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions. We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

Note: The Science Directorate (SD) delivers high quality, high impact and highly relevant multidisciplinary science. Our People are diverse, talented, engaged and inspired to deliver innovative outcomes. We are responsible for identifying, managing, and controlling incidents and outbreaks of endemic and exotic diseases and pests in animals, plants and bees, as well as carrying out research. We provide unique capabilities and an evidence base for UK Government, together with international reference centre responsibilities. We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader and epidemiologist to join our Department of Epidemiological Sciences. Epidemiological Sciences is a nationally important, multidisciplinary department with expert skills in epidemiology, statistics, risk analysis, modelling and data science. The successful applicant will play a critical role leading and generating evidence to help tackle the most pressing animal health problems in GB livestock including endemic and exotic disease threats but with a primary focus on bovine tuberculosis. You will be a lead analytical epidemiologist in the Epidemiology workgroup in the Department of Epidemiological Science (DES), providing high quality epidemiological consultancy and analytical project leadership. Networking with your own and other disciplines to share expertise and building capability in other staff. Leading and co-ordinating epidemiology research projects and provision of advice within the epidemiology workgroup. Promoting APHA science and epidemiology at national and international meetings and conferences by presenting and publishing in reports and peer reviewed journals. Providing national and international consultancy, collaborating within APHA and outside APHA on areas of expertise as required at meetings and conferences. To support and deputise for the Epidemiology workgroup leader as required in management and capability building activities.