Research Assistant

vor 2 Monaten


Basel, Schweiz Universität Basel Vollzeit

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. 900 people from 80 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.

To support our efforts in the areas of agricultural health within the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH), we are looking for a Research Assistant / Scientific Collaborator 60 - 100%.

You will be based in the Research Group Agricultural Health and coordinate research activities around the two projects “Exposure to Pesticides by Air and Respiratory Health in School Children in VALais, Switzerland (PARVAL)” funded by the Canton of Valais as well as the SNSF-Starting grant project “The pesticide exposome and its impact on health and well-being of farmer families along sustainable food production systems”.

**Your position**
- To develop study protocols and study tools in English, German and French (e.g., protocol for eth-ical submission, information material, questionnaires)
- To communicate with governmental agencies, farmers, school teachers, parents and children in French and German in Switzerland
- To lead the study team on-site in Vallis between November 2023 and April to June 2024 (total 4-6 weeks)
- To coordinate study logistics and budgets
- To conduct data cleaning and data management
- To write study reports and scientific papers together with the PI
- To co-supervise PhD and MSc students together with the PI

**Your profile**

**Essential skills**
- MSc or PhD in a health or agriculture-related field (life science, pharmacy, medicine, nursing, public health, medical anthropology, agriculture or environmental science or similar)
- Strong social and communication skills are a requirement.
- Proficiency in English and either German or French (both written and spoken)
- Good understanding of Swiss German and French
- Experience with data management in R or Stata

**Desirable skills**
- Evidence of practical experience in planning and implementing field studies
- Driving license

**We offer you**
- Possibility to bring in own ideas and interests
- Work in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and academic environment
- Flexible work schedule
- In case of employment as PhD or Post-Doc, attractive support schemes for young mothers and fathers via the SNSF Flexibility Grant

Swiss TPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

**Application / Contact**
- CV
- Motivational letter, incl. preferred work effort (60%, 80% or full-time)
- Course grades and transcripts



**Job Profile**:
Start Date: Between May and August 2023
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Duration: Initially a period of 2 years, can be prolonged if there is mutual interest for 2 more years.
Percentage: 60% - 100%
Travel Requirements: Travels to the canton of Valais as well as travel opportunities to visit partner institutions in East and South Africa

**Contact**:
Samuel Fuhrimann Tel: +41 284 93 93



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