Coordinator for Master Program in Biostatistics

Coordinator for Master Program in Biostatistics

Biostatistics is the science of analyzing and interpreting biomedical data. Many scientific challenges from clinical and biological research require the development and competent application of novel statistical methodology. The Master Program in Biostatistcs has been created to train biostatisticians who can meet these challenges. It is a "specialized" master program, implying that it is a useful and direct continuation of a bachelor degree in all fields that include quantitative aspects. It is offered by the Department of Biostatistics of the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute through the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich and is - to date - the only specialized program for the training of biostatisticians in Switzerland.

Coordinator for Master Program in Biostatistics

Your duty is the administration of the master program including

• Consultation with lecturers on the course and semester offers
• Assisting with the planning of module examinations
• Monitoring data entries, module entries, dates and deadlines
• Communication with current students regarding module enrollment
• Advising students regarding their study plans
• Public relations (information events, website etc.)
• Processing and assessing applications
• Communication with the administrative units at the Faculty of Science regarding course catalogue, grades, graduation requirements, applications etc
• Direct involvement in modules of the program, if qualification fits
• General correspondence in English and German.

We are looking for a person who has

• a degree in a natural science subject, preferably in Biostatistics or a similar discipline
• a reliable and flexible way of working
• proactive and service-oriented personality
• very good IT user skills including website maintenance
• knowledge of R and Gitlab
• excellent English language skills, German skills are a plus

We offer an interesting and varied job with a high degree of independence in an international environment and in a well-coordinated, collegial and motivated team. The position provides great flexibility with regard to time and organizational division of tasks. Fair remuneration and social benefits will be according to cantonal guidelines.

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