Epidemiologist, Basel

Epidemiologist

100%, starting date: March 1st, 2026 or by agreement limited to 1 year

Ihr Arbeitsumfeld

We are currently seeking an Epidemiologist with a strong medical background to join our dynamic research team. Our work involves conducting clinical trials of interventions with potential public health impact, alongside research into the biological, clinical, environmental, and lifestyle determinants of healthy longevity. Ultimately, our aim is to generate evidence that shapes effective strategies for promoting longer and healthier lives at both individual and population levels.This position is based at the University of Basel Department of Aging Medicine FELIX PLATTER, which is part of the Swiss Campus for Healthy Longevity.Our team operates in an interdisciplinary and translational research environment which offers a collaborative setting that bridges academic research in an international network and clinical application, making it an ideal environment for impactful public health research.Ihre Tätigkeiten

As part of our team, your main tasks will include: Cleaning, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data from clinical trials coordinated by our group, in both interventional and observational settings

Providing research and methodological support to staff members and doctoral students, including: Study design and research proposal development

Data cleaning and statistical analysis

Report and manuscript writing, and presenting findings

Contributing to grant and funding proposal writing

Was wir bieten

Ein motivierendes Arbeitsklima: Arbeiten Sie in einem innovativen und unterstützenden Umfeld, das Professionalität und Teamgeist grossschreibt. Vielfältigkeit und Integration: Werden Sie Teil eines internationalen Teams, das Vielfalt als Stärke sieht. Attraktive Anstellungsbedingungen: Pensionskasse BS, mindestens 5 Wochen und 5 Flexitage FerienIhr Profil

PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related discipline

Strong experience in clinical epidemiological research or large-scale population studies; experience with epigenetics or multi-omics is a plus

Strong methodological skills in study design and data analysis

Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously

Proficiency in statistical software, particularly SAS or R

Proven excellence in manuscript writing and scientific publication

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a plus

Bewerbungskontakt

Prof. Dr. med. Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari, MPH, DrPH

Departementsleiterin / Chefärztin Bereich:

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