Our Future Health UK
Senior Population Health Scientist
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Senior Population Health Scientist
Senior Population Health Scientist / Senior Epidemiologist
At Our Future Health, we're building the UK's largest ever health research programme and the world's largest longitudinal health research study of its kind. With over 2.5 million volunteers already enrolled – and an ambition to reach 5 million participants – we're creating an unparalleled research resource that will transform our understanding of:
- Disease prevention
- Early detection
- Healthy ageing
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Population Health Scientist / Senior Epidemiologist to join our Science team and help unlock the full potential of this extraordinary dataset.
This is a critical new role, designed to: ✔ Broaden the audience for Our Future Health data among researchers, charities, population health professionals, health planners, and policymakers.
✔ Produce population health insights that demonstrate the capabilities of the dataset – with a focus on health inequalities, determinantsof health, and equitable access to care.
✔ Contribute to applying a common data model for researchers to access and analyse The Future Health data.
The successful candidate will lead scientific analyses that: ✅ Transform insights from the UK’s most valuable health dataset into actionable recommendations. ✅ Support evidence-based policymaking in healthcare, public health, and societal decision-making. ✅ Drive strategic knowledge-sharing across academic, NHS, and wider public sectors.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Director of Population Health Insights and colleagues across Science, Data, and Product teams, your key contributions will include:
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Leading/Delivering Population Health Analyses
- Analysing large-scale, real-world health data to uncover meaningful patterns, inequalities, or public health risks.
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Generating Policy-Relevant Insights
- Translating epidemiological findings into actionable recommendations on:
- Disease prevention strategies
- Early detection interventions
- Mitigating health inequalities
- The impact of biosocial and environmental determinants of health.
- Translating epidemiological findings into actionable recommendations on:
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Innovative Data Product Development
- Collaborating to create science-driven tools (e.g., analysis notebooks, datasets, APIs) that researchers can use to explore data features.
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Developing and Standardising the Data Model
- Working to refine and implement a common data access standard for prospective research users.
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Partnering with data scientists, software engineers, product specialists, and external academics to ensure rigorous methodology and usability.
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Science Storytelling
- Communicating insights effectively through:
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Policy briefings
- Blog content
- Media engagement (e.g., interviews, reports).
- Communicating insights effectively through:
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High-Level Representation
- Serving as a spokesperson or liaison for Our Future Health with:
- Academic collaborators
- NHS organisations and trusts
- Charities and health advocacy groups
- Policy-makers at local, national, and international levels.
- Serving as a spokesperson or liaison for Our Future Health with:
Requirements
We’re looking for a motivated epidemiologist or statistician who thrives at the intersection of data-driven discovery and public impact. Ideal candidates will have:
Essential
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PhD (or equivalent) in epidemiology, population health, medical statistics, biostatistics, or related fields (e.g., social epidemiology, health sciences at post-doc level).
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Two+ years’ applied research experience, including:
- Analysis of large-scale health datasets (preferably longitudinal or population-based).
- Familiarity with clinical cohort studies, registries, or forensic datasets.
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Strong epidemiological and statistical skills including:
- Advanced statistical modelling techniques (e.g., logistic regression, survival analysis, spatial analysis).
- Real-world methodological experience assessing:
- Health inequalities (e.g., SOC,ethnicity, geography, socio-economic gradients).
- Longitudinal data to track trajectories of disease risk.
- Determinants of health (e.g., lifestyle, environment, healthcare systems).
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Technical programming expertise:
- R (with
tidyr,dplyr,brms``, **survival`). - Python (preferably with
pandas,numpy,statsmodels, orscikit-learn). - Stata (using
mgnify,ะregressfor big data). - Understanding of SQL for clean-up or database queries.
- R (with
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Transferable or academic communication skills:
- Proven track record of explaining complex scientific findings to non-specialists (e.g., policymakers, general audiences).
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Collaborative approach:
- Ability to work independently or within cross-functional teams (e.g., joint publications, data product design sprints).
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- Commitment to open science:
- Prefers to make code/data available when appropriate.
- Experience with Reproducible Research practices (e.g.,
rmarkdown,github, code reviews).
Desirable
- Experience with genetic or genomic data linkage (e.g., using UK Biobank-like datasets).
- Familiarity with ethics in data use, including consent frameworks and pledged deposition practices.
- Skills in data visualisation (e.g.,
ggplot2,Plotly). - Publications in ** polihealth, clinical epidemiology, or health inequalities**.
- Experience in NHS or policy research environments.
Benefits
At Our Future Health, we invest in our team while engaging them for meaningful mission-driven work. Our compensation package includes:
Compensation & Savings
- Salary range: £65,000
- Pension Scheme: Employer contributions of up to 12%.
- Give Back via Salary Sacrifice:
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save 25–39% on bikes & accessories.
- Tech/Shopping Discounts (e.g., up to 8% off IKEA or Currys through salary sacrifice).
Work-Life Harmony
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30 days’ holiday + bank holidays (prorated), with flexible use.
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Enhanced Parental Leave for all staff welcoming a child.
Support Resources
- Wellbeing Initiatives:
- Free access to Mental Health First Aiders.
- 24/7 online GP services + Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- Inclusive Workplace: A pro-active approach to accessibility and accommodation (e.g., asterior for adjustments if required).
Culture & Flexibility
- A lively Holborn, Central London office supplemented by flexible and hybrid working models.
- Opportunities to positively impact patient health at scale.
About Diversity at Our Future Health
We value diversity and are committed to equitable access for all talent. We actively encourage applicants who:
- Identify as having a disability, neurodivergence, or long-term health conditions.
- Have protected characteristic backgrounds under the UK Equality Act (2010) (e.g., gender reassignment, race, age, etc.).
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact: talent@ourfuturehealth.org.uk
Closing date: 9:00 AM, Thursday 16 July.
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