Epidemiologists

An Epidemiologist collects information and investigates diseases, infections or other health problems that appear in a community. Analyses data gathered from surveys, interviews, observations or samples, and reports findings. May direct studies of public health problems and advise on ways to prevent or treat problems or reduce risks.

About this Career

Average Salary

£37,072

New workers start at around £21,939. Normal pay is £37,072 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £62,709

Annual Openings

108

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Advises government, private organisations and special interest groups on policy issues.
  • Compiles and analyses quantitative and qualitative data, prepares reports and presents results to summarise main findings and conclusions.
  • Designs and develops an appropriate research methodology in order to address the research objective.
  • Presents results of scientific research to sponsors, addresses conferences and publishes articles outlining the methodology and results of research undertaken.
  • Analyses results and writes up results of tests and experiments undertaken.
  • Applies models and techniques to medical, industrial, agricultural, military and similar applications.
  • Designs tests and experiments to address research objective and find solutions.
  • Plans, directs and undertakes research into areas of academic interest or commercial importance to their organisation.

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