Assistant Professorship; non-tenure track in Epidemiology, focus Causal Inference & He

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Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute

Assistant Professorship (non-tenure track) in Epidemiology, with focus on Causal Inference & Health Economics

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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Zurich invites applications for an Assistant Professorship (non-tenure track) in Epidemiology, with focus on Causal Inference & Health Economics. The professorship will be located at the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute (EBPI) of the Faculty of Medicine. The EBPI is additionally affiliated with the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich.

The professorship addresses current methodological issues in its field and their application in population-based and clinical research. It is designed to work with both observational studies and routine care data to generate evidence from real-world care. The professorship provides teaching in the context of the Bachelor, Master and PhD programs at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science, providing students with a basic understanding of methods of causal inference and health economic analyses.

• Engage in research in epidemiology with a focus on causal inference and health economics, including development and application of modern methods.
• Work with both observational studies and routine care data to generate evidence from real-world care.
• Provide teaching in Bachelor, Master and PhD programs at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science.
• Contribute to the supervision and support of junior researchers at EBPI and at the University of Zurich.

• PhD or MD degree.
• Proven research track in causal inference methods and health economics; preferably in chronic disease prevention and treatment.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to support groups at EBPI and at UZH.
• Strong motivation for innovative teaching and support of junior scientists.

The University of Zurich is committed to increasing the number of women in leadership positions and encourages qualified female researchers to apply. Researchers are encouraged to conduct excellent research with Open Science principles and to promote junior researchers.

Please submit your electronic application for this position by January 15th, 2024 and follow the instructions on the job portal. Applications by mail or e-mail cannot be considered.

For further information, please contact the Chair of the Appointment Committee, Tel:  74.

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