Closing Date: 31 October 2025.
Role
We are looking to appoint an experienced Public Health Researcher to work as part of a team on a Food Standards Agency (FSA) funded research project, known as the IID3 Study. The overall aims are to estimate the burden of infectious intestinal disease (IID) in the community and to calibrate national public health surveillance systems. The project involves collaboration with other UK universities (Liverpool and Oxford), national public health agencies (UK Health Security Agency, Public Health Scotland, and Public Health Wales), and Liverpool Clinical Laboratories.
You will work as part of the WP6 team. The overall aim of WP6 is to quantify the population level of IID and to understand the key causal microbiological, sociological, economic and food drivers that affect it. You will undertake evaluation and interpretation of the study findings and their relevance to public health policy and practice.
You will be responsible for analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research data, and for clear communication of the study results in reports to the funder and in academic publications and presentations.
You will work under the guidance of Professor Aileen Mill (Principal Investigator) and Dr Ben Rowland (WP6 Lead). The post is fixed‑term to September 2026, part time 24 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Contribute academic and specialist expertise to a programme of research on infectious intestinal disease
* Write up results from own research activity and provide input into the research project’s dissemination (reports, presentations, publications)
* Provide expert interpretation of data analysis, highlighting relevance to public health policy
* Co‑ordinate own work with that of others, manage problems that may affect research objectives, and contribute to planning of the project(s)
* Present information on research results and findings to WP Leader, Principal Investigator or overseeing groups
* Lead and contribute to the development and production of journal articles
* Work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
* Develop a personal development strategy and awareness of professional development needs
* Liaise with research colleagues and support staff on day‑to‑day issues
The Person – Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Relevant experience in gastrointestinal public health science, with an emphasis on policy and intervention implementation
* Proven ability to conduct and communicate high quality research that can influence policy and industry
* Strong computing skills, ability to graph and statistically analyse a diverse range of data types
* Strong skills in visual presentation of data, results and research findings
* Ability to use personal initiative and creativity to solve research problems
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively, meeting research deadlines
* Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with diverse audiences, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
* Demonstrable interest in public policy and stakeholder engagement
Attributes and Behaviour
* Well organised, with excellent time management
* Motivated and enthusiastic
* Innovative and flexible in approach
* Strong team‑working ethos
* Willingness to travel locally, within UK and internationally for meetings and conferences
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to work flexibly
Qualifications
* Postgraduate research degree in Public Health or Gastrointestinal Epidemiology discipline
* Subject knowledge in a discipline relevant to delivering the research programme (Epidemiology, Public Health, Gastroenterology)
* Track record of authoring papers, including as first author, published in internationally excellent peer‑reviewed academic journals (Essential)
* Postgraduate research experience via previous employment or during studies
* Familiarity with medical ethics and research governance
Equality and Diversity
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We commit to supporting and retaining colleagues from all sectors of society, valuing diversity, and promoting equality. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. We hold a gold Athena Swan award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze award, and are members of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
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