Research Assistant - Rheumatology Department – 80% to 100%

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Within the Department of Medicine, the Rheumatology Service provides medical care for patients with inflammatory and degenerative disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Within the Rheumatology Service, you conduct research in epidemiology and applied statistics, aiming to increase scientific knowledge and develop practical applications, particularly in medical, industrial, and public health fields. You primarily work on registries and longitudinal observational studies.

You study new statistical analysis techniques and their applications.

You participate in teaching practical work, seminars, and conferences.

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or statistics.

You have research experience (minimum 2 years) as well as familiarity with scientific and technical literature in the field. You possess writing skills in French and English.

Knowledge of R and/or Python would be a real asset.

You are a conscientious and committed individual.

For non-French speakers, a C1 level in spoken and written French is required.

• Start date – 01.03.2027
• Number of positions: 1
• Work rate: 80% to 100%
• Job grade: 14
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (private law contract)
• Application deadline: 03.11.2026
• Contact for information: Ms D. Courvoisier, economist statistician, tel 076 553 11 41

Your application must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.