Senior Population Health Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver population health analyses using one of the UK's most valuable health research datasets.
• Generate robust, policy-relevant insights into disease prevention, early detection, health inequalities, and the wider determinants of health.
• Help develop innovative scientific data products and analytical resources to support researchers.
• Contribute to the development and application of a common data model to improve consistency and usability.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, product specialists, and external academic partners.
• Translate complex analyses into compelling outputs including scientific reports, briefing papers, blogs, and presentations.
• Represent the organization with researchers, charities, NHS organisations, and policymakers.

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in epidemiology, population health, biostatistics, statistics, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience analysing large, complex health datasets.
• Excellent knowledge of epidemiological methods and statistical analysis.
• Strong programming skills using R, Python, and/or Stata.
• Experience communicating research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Experience contributing to scientific publications and conference presentations.
• A collaborative approach and motivation to apply rigorous science to public health challenges.

Benefits

• Salary from £65,000.
• Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%.
• 30 Days Holiday pro rata plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Home & Tech savings.
• £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus.
• Wellbeing Support including Mental Health First Aiders and 24/7 online GP services.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements with a Central London office.

About the Company

Our Future Health is building the UK's largest ever health research programme and the world's largest longitudinal health research study of its kind. With millions of volunteers enrolled, we are creating an unparalleled research resource to transform our understanding of disease prevention, early detection, and healthy ageing.