(MD-)PhD Position in Clinical Epidemiology 100%
Universitätsspital Basel
Basel
Key information
- Publication date:05 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join USB's dynamic team to improve global health care. Be part of innovative research for infectious disease management.
Tasks
- Contribute to research projects on infection disease prevention.
- Oversee PhD research project responsibilities and queries.
- Collaborate with data management and statistics teams for analysis.
Skills
- Master's degree in relevant fields, with strong language skills.
- Basic data management and analysis knowledge required.
- Understanding of Swiss health system and willingness to learn.
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What you can achieve
- Active participation in the development of research projects for the prevention and management of infectious diseases in complex contexts – with the goal of improving healthcare in Switzerland and worldwide
- Taking project responsibility and accountability for questions related to PhD research projects
- Data preparation and analysis in collaboration with the data management and statistics team
- Participation in teaching activities of the Department of Clinical Epidemiology
What you bring with you
- Master's degree, ideally in human medicine, public health, epidemiology, health or nursing sciences
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English (French skills are an advantage but not mandatory)
- Basic knowledge in data management and data analysis
- Basic understanding of the Swiss healthcare system and willingness to acquire knowledge about other healthcare systems
- Willingness to undertake a research stay of 3 to 6 months in Lesotho
Your benefits at USB
- Attractive salary policy and excellent social benefits
- Discounts in shopping, sports, and leisure
- Support with relocation and apartment search
- 25 vacation days plus 5 additional flexible days off
- Support for further education and career planning
- Campus in the heart of Basel and the tri-border area
- Comprehensive childcare options
- Free sports and exercise program
About USB
There are many reasons to join us: Working at USB primarily means being part of a dedicated team of over 7,500 employees from around 90 nations. Our lively daily routine is characterized by pioneering research, top-level medicine, and knowledge transfer at the highest level. This is complemented by a modern corporate culture, interdisciplinarity, inspiring innovative power, and diverse training and development opportunities.
Would you like to help shape the hospital of the future with us? Then become part of us! #TeamUSB
