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, education and services at local, national and international levels. 950 people from 95 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.

The Department of Medical Parasitology and Infection Biology (MPI) investigates the biology and transmission of pathogens. Findings from this research inform the development of new diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines against malaria, tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, Chagas and other neglected tropical diseases.

The Tuberculosis Ecology and Evolution Unit is part of the Medical Parasitology and Infection Biology Department at Swiss TPH. Led by Prof. Dr. Sebastien Gagneux, the Unit studies the causes and consequences of genetic diversity in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC), the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis (TB). The research combines various disciplines to explore the global diversity of MTBC, the evolutionary forces driving this diversity, and the phenotypic consequences of this diversity for the biology and epidemiology of TB. The Unit also leverages cutting-edge -omics technologies to profile clinical MTBC isolates, with a strong emphasis on integrating genomics, proteomics, and other phenotypic data obtained experimentally and clinically through long-term patient cohorts.

Translational Data Scientist (80 – 100%)

The Translational Data Scientist will play a keyrole in the research of the Tuberculosis Ecology and Evolution Unit. The candidate will contribute to multiple ongoing projects focused on understanding the genomic, phenotypic, and proteomic factors influencing the biology and epidemiology of TB. You will work closely with experimental and computational biologists to process and analyze large-scale omics datasets, integrate multi-omics data (such as genomics, proteomics, and clinical data), and interpret the resulting biological insights to advance TB research.

How to apply:

Please submit your application online.

• CV
• Motivational letter including names and contact information (email or phone number) of 1 – 2 references
• Reference letters and diploma

Swiss TPH strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity in all its forms, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, and we actively work to eliminate barriers to underrepresented groups in global health leadership. Together, we can make the world a healthier place. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open for new applications. Applications via email or external recruiter will not be considered.

Contact:

Sonja Bühler, Lead Recruiting Partner, +41 (0)61 284 87 78