Epidemiologist (Hidden Populations)

Job Description

Grade UE08: £50,253 – £61,759 per annum

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: until 30th April 2028 (subject to confirmed funding).

The Opportunity

Where passion meets purpose. Be part of something bigger. Join Childlight, a global data institute in the University of Edinburgh, and you’ll be making a meaningful difference. You’ll do meaningful work, grow, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us. The University of Edinburgh is a world class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area.

As an Epidemiologist (Hidden Populations) you will advance Childlight – the global child safety institute’s methodological work to improve the inclusion and visibility of children living with disabilities and other hidden or under represented populations within CSEA data systems. Working across Childlight’s datasets, you will develop proof of concept indicators on visibility and data coverage, support improved disaggregation and statistical analysis, and review and produce methodological guidance to strengthen both secondary data analysis and primary data collection globally.

Benefits

• Responsibility and autonomy
• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Leading edge research
• Variety every day

How to apply

• CV
• Cover letter outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the Job Description
• A list of your top 5 academic publications
• A maximum one page impact case study, describing how your work has led impact

What you can expect

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the 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.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 11th August 2026. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.

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.

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.