The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, services, and education and training at the local, national and international level. Over 850 people from more than 80 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.
The Biostatistics Unit of Swiss TPH invites applications for a

Junior Research Scientist

to contribute to different projects that involve compilation and analysis of georeferenced, health and environmental data. The successful applicant will work within a team that pursues research on Bayesian statistical methods and computation, applied in the areas of infectious disease and environmental epidemiology. The position is based in Basel, Switzerland. It is open immediately and it will be supported initially for 3 years.

Required qualifications are:
• Master’s degree in statistics, biology, environmental sciences or a related field.
• Statistical modelling skills
• Expertise in R programming
• Excellent oral and written knowledge of English is paramount

Swiss TPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Please submit your application online via the link provided below, including:
• Motivational letter
• CV
• Certificates and diplomas
• Reference letters if available
• Names and contact information (email or phone) of three references

Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool: https://recruitingapp-2698.umantis.com/Jobs/All.
Applications via e-mail or external recruiter will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
 
Contact
For further information please contact Prof Penelope Vounatsou at penelope.vounatsou@swisstph.ch