Senior Epidemiologist and Science Team Lead UK Biobank Epidemiology Group

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxfords Oxford Population Health invites applications for a Senior Epidemiologist to lead the Science Team within the UK Biobank Epidemiology Group at the Big Data Institute in Headington, Oxford.

You will hold a PhD in epidemiology or statistics, direct design and analysis of large-scale cohort studies, and oversee governance and review processes, with protected time for innovative research using UK Biobank data.

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, statistics or related subject.
• Extensive design, analysis and interpretation of large-scale cohort studies.
• Experience in formal assessment of research applications within governance and review frameworks.
• Ability to gather requirements to streamline or optimise processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Science Team within the UK Biobank Epidemiology Group.
• Oversee review activities and contribute epidemiological expertise to UK Biobank data development.
• Develop and lead epidemiological research using UK Biobank genetic and health data.

Skills

Epidemiology expertise

Leadership

Experience with large-scale cohorts

Governance & review processes

Education

PhD in epidemiology, statistics or related subject

Job description

Senior Epidemiologist and Science Team LeadUK Biobank Epidemiology Group

Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford), Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF

University of Oxford

Senior Epidemiologist and Science Team Lead UK Biobank Epidemiology Group

Grade 8: £49,119 - £58,265 per annum (including Oxford University weighting)

Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease.

We are seeking a Senior Epidemiologist to lead the Science Team within the UK Biobank Epidemiology Group. The postholder will lead the team, oversee its review activities and contribute epidemiological expertise to the continued development and effective use of the UK Biobank resource. Alongside these responsibilities, the postholder will have protected time to develop and lead epidemiological research using UK Biobank’s genetic, phenotypic and linked health data. The post is based at the Big Data Institute within the Nuffield Department of Population Health and reports to Associate Professor Ben Lacey, who leads the UK Biobank Epidemiology Group.

To be considered you must hold a PhD in epidemiology, statistics or a related subject. You will have extensive experience in the design, analysis and interpretation of large-scale cohort studies and extensive experience in the formal assessment of research applications within established governance and review frameworks. You will have proven ability to gather requirements to streamline/optimise processes, or identify opportunities to optimise services.

This is a full time, fixed term post (part time considered) for 2 years.

The closing date for applications is 25th November 2026 at 12.00pm

You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

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