PhD Student in Forecasting Resistance Spread and Epidemiological Impact

Vor 4 Tagen


Basel, Schweiz The Biozentrum, University of Basel Vollzeit

Your position Drive your own PhD project on developing mechanistic/process-based, spatially explicit models of insecticide resistance spread and impact, using Bayesian statistics, mathematical modelling, machine learning, and quantitative genetics Implement resistance-spread models using state-of-the-art programming practices with version control; calibrate them to available data; integrate them with our epidemiological simulation platform; and evaluate resistance-management strategies to maintain insecticide effectiveness Collaborate closely with project partners, including statisticians, machine-learning researchers, entomologists, and disease modellers at Oxford University, Imperial College London, Wageningen University & Research, Università della Svizzera italiana, and Swiss TPH Communicate your research through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, workshops, and regular meetings with collaborators Your profile MSc degree (or nearing completion) with excellent grades in a quantitative field (e.g. statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics) or in biology/environmental sciences/epidemiology with strong quantitative training Strong analytical skills for developing mathematical/statistical methods and strong programming skills for implementing them. Experience in R, Python, Stan, HPC environments, and Git is an advantage A demonstrated interest or strong enthusiasm for delving into Bayesian statistics, modelling, resistance management, evolutionary processes, and public health Ideally, prior experience in Bayesian data analysis, spatial statistics, evolutionary biology, computational biology, disease modelling, environmental modelling, analysis of genetic/genomic data, or quantitative genetics Ability to manage your work independently and collaboratively, including planning, documenting, and communicating your work effectively Ability to communicate research effectively in spoken and written English



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    PhD Candidate in Forecasting Resistance Spread and Epidemiological Impact University of Basel Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - Switzerland Category Health | Mathematics Position Junior Researcher / PhD Position Published 2 December 2025 antelope Karriereprogramm 2026 für den Sprung nach vorne Ihre Aufgaben Mit der Bewerbung erklären Sie sich mit...


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