Assistant to the Head of Research (80 – 100%)

About the job

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a globally renowned institute in the field of global health with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, teaching and services at local, national and international levels. Around 1,000 people from 96 countries work at Swiss TPH in areas such as infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health, as well as health systems and programmes.

To support our new Head of Department Research, we are looking for an

Assistant to the Head of Research (80 – 100%)

starting 1 August 2026 or by arrangement.

With us, you can apply your organisational strengths in an international research environment with significant impact. In addition to providing administrative and organisational relief to the Head of Research (400 staff), you will coordinate central processes and help ensure that global health projects are advanced efficiently. The personnel management of the 7 assistants in the Research Admin Team complements this exciting role in our institute.

How to apply:

• CV
• Motivation letter including the name and contact details (email and/or telephone number) of 1 – 2 referees
• Certificates and references

At Swiss TPH, we foster an inclusive and diverse working environment that values and respects differences in terms of gender, origin, ethnic affiliation, disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. We are convinced that diversity enriches our work and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

Please note that we can only consider applications submitted via our online platform. As long as the position is visible on our website, we welcome new applications. Applications via email or agencies will not be considered.

Become part of our vision to make the world a healthier place – we look forward to receiving your application!

Contact:

If you have any content-related questions, you can contact Sonja Bühler, Lead Recruiting Partner, at 061 284 87 78.