PhD Position in Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health and Health Systems, Switzerland

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Clinical Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Systems, or other health-related sciences offered by the university

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • Hold a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in bioinformatics, clinical research, epidemiology, nursing, psychology, public health, or other health-related fields.

  • Possess outstanding academic records and evidence of scholarly achievements.

  • Have experience in oncology and/or cancer epidemiology and/or cancer registries.

  • Demonstrate strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills.

  • Be proficient in using analytical tools (e.g., R, Python, SPSS).

  • Be able to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary, international setting.

  • Show fluency in English and either German, French, or Italian.

  • Prior experience in AI-based analytics is highly desirable.

Offered Benefits

• The PhD will be carried out within a 3-year project, starting in September 2025 (negotiable). The successful candidate will have access to data from the CASCADE study and will determine the focus of his/her program of research under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Katapodi and with the collaboration of members of the CASCADE Consortium.
• Prof. Dr. Katapodi leads an innovation-driven team aiming to address pressing and future healthcare needs of families affected by hereditary cancer syndromes within a multidisciplinary context.
• We offer a stimulating international working environment and collaborative relationships with outstanding leading interdisciplinary teams. Training experiences are embedded in the educational and research infrastructure of the Department of Clinical Research, SSPH+, and PPHS at the University of Basel.
• Compensation according to the official payment structure of the Swiss National Science Foundation for PhD level students.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted online by 01 August 2025 and must include:

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A motivation letter (max 1,000 words)

• A statement of previous research experience (max 1,000 words)

• Three recommendation letters

• Contact information

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person, phone, or Zoom interview. The selected candidate is expected to begin the PhD program by 01 September 2025 (start date negotiable).

Apply here and find more information:

• University Research Group

• CASCADE Study Website

• University of Basel