PhD Student position in Climate Epidemiology and Public Health - Studentjob.ch

Responsibilities

• Close interaction with researchers of the NCCR CLIM+ and with the hosting team.
• Contribute to the design and conduct of epidemiological analyses.
• Clean and analyse large observational databases.
• Participation in co‑creation workshops with relevant stakeholders.
• Present own work at national and international conferences and workshops, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Participate in teaching activities of the team.

We seek candidates who hold a MSc degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Environmental Sciences, Climate Sciences, or a closely related field (ECTS 120‑90). Previous experience with R programming, and health and weather data management and modelling is required. We encourage applications from enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with very good oral and written English communication skills. Command of one of the national languages is desired.

Candidates are motivated to work in an interdisciplinary and international working environment, have a collaborative mindset, and are motivated to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Please send your application in one PDF file no later than July 6, 2026, to Mirjam Egger, hr.ispm. The application process is two‑stage. We will invite 4‑5 candidates for interviews during the week of 20 July. The final decision will be made by the following week. Applications must be written in English and include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae with a publication list.

If shortlisted, you will be asked to submit two letters of support from previous supervisors and contact details of two references at the time of the interview.