Postdoc in Climate Epidemiology 100 %

A fully funded postdoctoral position (2 years) is open for an enthusiastic early career researcher to work in the Climate Epidemiology and Public Health research group at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) and the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR) of the University of Bern in Bern, Switzerland.

The postdoctoral researcher will work with the research team on the project TACTIC "Health impact toolkit for climate change attribution" funded by Wellcome Trust. The project aims to develop a living digital toolkit to facilitate research illuminating attributable health impacts of climate change. In particular, the postholder will lead and collaborate in epidemiological studies on health impact attribution in collaboration with an international research team.

Period: Fixed-term contract for 2 years, starting September 2025 (negotiable).
Place: Bern, University of Bern, Switzerland
Apply no later than: 31 May 2025

The postdoc research will be based at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) of the University of Bern. ISPM performs research in a range of disciplines relevant to public health. Groups cut across divisions, facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to research in the fields of clinical epidemiology, social and behavioral health, biostatistics, and international and environmental health. The ISPM is highly reputed for its expertise in health effects of environmental exposures, the spread of infectious disease, and the health of vulnerable groups including children and the elderly. The Climate Epidemiology and Public Health Group, led by Prof. Ana Maria Vicedo-Cabrera, addresses the impacts of climate change on health with particular focus on the development of adaptation and mitigation strategies, and quantification of health impacts using novel methods in climate epidemiology.

• Lead the design and conduct of the research.
• Clean and analyse large observational databases using standard and advanced statistical methods.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of epidemiologists, statisticians, and climate modellers.
• Present own work at international conferences and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in teaching activities of the team, including co-supervision of students and lead lectures and seminars.
• Lead and participate in the preparation of project funding proposals in collaboration with the group leader.

• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research in the areas of environmental epidemiology and climate science.
• Motivation to work on topics related to environment and health, in particular, health impact attribution studies.
• PhD degree in a relevant discipline, including environmental epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, climate science and related fields.
• Experience in management of large databases, advanced statistical analysis (i.e., time series analysis) and programming techniques in R.
• Experience in studies on climate change impacts and detection/attribution studies, ideally on health impact attribution studies.
• Experience in international research projects.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken.

• An international, interdisciplinary and dynamic academic environment.
• Support for career development and training, including the Public Health Science Course Program of the University of Bern (https://www.medizin.unibe.ch/studies/study_programs/phs_course_program/index_eng.html).
• Salary according to the pay scales of the Swiss National Science Foundation

The post starts in September 2025 and is for 2 years (100% FTE), with the possibility of a 1-year extension. Please apply no later than: 31.05.2025.

For further information on the position, please contact Ana M. Vicedo-Cabrera, E-Mail schreiben.

Please send your application in one PDF-file to Mirjam Egger, E-Mail schreiben. Applications must be written in English and include following elements: letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, publication list, and two reference letters (preferably one from the PhD supervisor).