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

£34,837

New workers start at around £20,467. Normal pay is £34,837 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £57,414

Annual Openings

55

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

Daily Tasks

  • Addresses conferences and publishes articles detailing the methodology and results of research undertaken.
  • Undertakes analyses of data, presents results of research to sponsors, the media and other interested organisations.
  • Administers questionnaires, carries out interviews, organises focus groups and implements other social research tools.
  • Identifies, compiles and analyses economic, demographic, legal, political, social and other data to address research objectives.
  • Traces the evolution of word and language forms, compares grammatical structures and analyses the relationships between ancient, parent and modern languages.
  • Undertakes research across the humanities that furthers understanding of human culture and creativity.
  • Studies society and the manner in which people behave and impact upon the world.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 92%
Writing 89%
Critical Thinking 89%
Active Listening 87%
Active Learning 84%
Speaking 81%
Science 79%
Learning Strategies 77%
Mathematics 74%
Monitoring 72%

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