PhD Position in Statistics at the University of Basel

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) and the University of Basel are jointly inviting applications for a three-year PhD programme in Statistics. The successful applicant will be registered for a PhD degree at the University of Basel and receive a doctoral salary at Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) scale.

Summary

Project Description

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, and health systems and interventions. Within the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH), the Biostatistics Unit is offering this position.

PhD position in Statistics

The position is in the speciality of spatial statistics and linked in no small Research Program entitled “Climate Change and Health in Sub-Saharan Africa”, which has been funded by the Deutsche For-schungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

The Program involves several research groups with expertise in climate-related sciences, modelling and epidemiology. The PhD candidate will develop Bayesian Spatio-temporal models for extensive data to assess the impact of climate change on the burden of malaria.

The position is available immediately, but a later starting date is possible by negotiation.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is March 01, 2021

Eligibility

Required qualifications are:

• Bachelor and a two-year MSc degree (120 ECTs) in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics or similar field
• Excellent programming skills in at least one programming language such as R, Python, C++, Fortran
• Knowledge in topics such as Bayesian inference and computation, Stochastic processes
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English; knowledge of French is considered an asset.

We offer you

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

Application Process

Swiss TPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
If we have sparked your interest, please submit your application online via our online recruiting tool (https://recruitingapp-2698.umantis.com/Jobs/All), including:

• Motivational letter
• CV
• Certificates and diplomas
• Reference letters if available
• Names and contact information (email or phone) of three referees

Please note that we can only accept applications via our aforementioned online recruiting tool. Applications via email or external recruiter will not be considered. Review of applications will begin on March 01 2021, and continue until the position is filled.

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