Senior Epidemiologist

Employer: Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)

Location: Weybridge, Surrey

Salary: £ 37,987-£43,520 per year

Major: Life Sciences, Animal Health, Epidemiology (流行病学)

Hours: Full time

At the APHA we look after animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. Our Department of Epidemiological Science is at the heart of some of our most important work. As a Senior Epidemiologist, you’ll provide epidemiological advice on animal health policy.

Joining us at an important moment, you will enjoy a chance to have a real influence. Supporting requirements arising from the planned exit of UK from the European Union, you will provide epidemiological evidence of disease status to support international trade in UK livestock (家畜) and animal food products. We will rely on you to lead and contribute to epidemiological research to support current business needs. Your responsibilities will range from conducting descriptive analyses on large and complex datasets to leading evaluation. You’ll also help us make preparations for foreign animal disease outbreaks.

To join our team, you’ll need a postgraduate qualification or a PhD in an epidemiology topic. You have to show an excellent understanding of the principles of livestock production systems in Britain. Experience of applying epidemiology to animal disease surveillance (监督) design, control and evaluation is essential. You have designed and conducted epidemiological studies and used software such as Stata or SAS to carry out a multivariable analysis. Importantly, you are a team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

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