We are currently seeking an Epidemiologist with a strong medical background to join our dynamic research team. Our work involves conducting clinical trials of interventions with potential public health impact, alongside research into the biological, clinical, environmental, and lifestyle determinants of healthy longevity. Ultimately, our aim is to generate evidence that shapes effective strategies for promoting longer and healthier lives at both individual and population levels.

• Cleaning, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data from clinical trials coordinated by our group, in both interventional and observational settings
• Providing research and methodological support to staff members and doctoral students, including:
  • Study design and research proposal development
  • Data cleaning and statistical analysis
  • Report and manuscript writing, and presenting findings
  • Contributing to grant and funding proposal writing

• Ein motivierendes Arbeitsklima: Arbeiten Sie in einem innovativen und unterstützenden Umfeld, das Professionalität und Teamgeist grossschreibt.
• Vielfältigkeit und Integration: Werden Sie Teil eines internationalen Teams, das Vielfalt als Stärke sieht.
• Attraktive Anstellungsbedingungen: Pensionskasse BS, mindestens 5 Wochen und 5 Flexitage Ferien

• PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in clinical epidemiological research or large-scale population studies; experience with epigenetics or multi-omics is a plus
• Strong methodological skills in study design and data analysis
• Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in statistical software, particularly SAS or R
• Proven excellence in manuscript writing and scientific publication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a plus

Your work will be carried out under the direction of Prof. Dr. med. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari, MPH DrPH, Chair of Geriatrics at the University of Basel, Dept. Chair, Acute Aging Medicine at the University of Basel Department of Aging Medicine FELIX PLATTER (UAFP), and Director of the Swiss Campus for Healthy Longevity. The Campus work also involves the network of the DO-HEALTH study and the “Global Health Span Extension Consortium”.