Join a leading global health institute and help forecast the spread and impact of insecticide resistance in malaria. Work in a multidisciplinary, international environment where your research will guide the optimal use of new insecticide-treated nets and contribute to global health solutions.
This is a fully funded, 3-year position based in Allschwil, Switzerland, with enrollment at the University of Basel. You'll benefit from a supportive research community, dedicated supervision, and access to cutting-edge resources.
Your tasks
- Lead your own PhD project to build and develop mechanistic and spatial models of insecticide resistance using Bayesian statistics, mathematical modelling, machine learning, and quantitative genetics.
- Use modern programming and version control to implement resistance-spread models, calibrate them to data, integrate with epidemiological simulation platforms, and test resistance-management strategies.
- Work closely with international partners and teams of statisticians, machine-learning researchers, entomologists, and disease modellers.
- Share your research through peer-reviewed publications, conferences, workshops, and team meetings.
What you bring
- Master's degree with excellent grades in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, or physics, or in biology, environmental sciences, or epidemiology with strong quantitative training.
- Strong analytical and programming skills for developing and implementing mathematical or statistical methods. Experience with R, Python, Stan, HPC environments, and Git is a plus.
- Interest or enthusiasm for Bayesian statistics, modelling, resistance evolution, and public health.
- Ideally, experience in Bayesian data analysis, spatial statistics, evolutionary biology, computational biology, disease modelling, environmental modelling, genetic or genomic data analysis, or quantitative genetics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong planning, documentation, and communication skills.
- Fluent communication in spoken and written English.
What we offer
- Dedicated supervision with strong support for your research excellence, academic writing, and scientific independence.
- Collaboration with renowned malaria researchers and international project partners.
- Work in a multidisciplinary, agile, and international research institute with excellent computational infrastructure and access to the University of Basel HPC cluster.
- Modern workspace in the new Swiss TPH building with an on-site canteen, located in Allschwil near Basel.
- Live in Basel, a city known for its high quality of life and as an international hub for research and culture.
- Enrollment as a PhD student at the University of Basel with access to university courses, training, continuing education, and sports facilities.
- Internationally competitive salary and benefits according to SNSF and University of Basel regulations, fully funded for 3 years.
- Flexible work with primarily on-site presence and some home office possible.
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Über uns
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health, affiliated with the University of Basel. With a team of 1,000 people from 96 nations, Swiss TPH focuses on research, education, and services to improve health locally and globally. The institute offers a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse environment dedicated to impactful research and innovation.