PhD Candidate in Epidemiology/Public Health with Interest in Climate Change and Health (100%) - Swiss TPH

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 Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH), within Swiss TPH, develops and applies epidemiological, statistical and mathematical methods to advance innovation, validation and application in the field of public health. The Environmental Exposures and Health Unit (EEH) of EPH is focused on research related to the many environmental exposures: including heat, green space, air pollution, noise, airborne pollen, and electromagnetic fields.

We are currently looking for a:

PhD Candidate in Epidemiology/Public Health with Interest in Climate Change and Health (100%)

The PhD study is embedded in a Swiss TPH programme grant, which aims to enhance the resilience of primary care systems and vulnerable populations to major threats of climate change, both in Switzerland and abroad. This multidisciplinary programme seeks to advance understanding of heat-related morbidity and climate-driven vector-borne diseases (VBDs), and to develop practical tools for effective prevention and mitigation strategies. The PhD study will focus on primary care health systems, heat-related morbidity, their underlying mechanisms and risk factors as well as on the development of targeted solutions together with stakeholders.

How to apply:

Please submit your application online.

• CV
• Motivational letter including names and contact information (email or phone number) of 1 – 2 references
• Relevant certificates and diploma
• MSc course transcripts including grades

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:

For further information, please visit the websites of our institute (https://www.swisstph.ch/en/).

For additional information, please contact Dr. Martina Ragettli (E-Mail schreiben).