Doctoral Student, Inspire Project

The INSPIRE project is a multiphase implementation science project focused on the ImplemeNtation of a community-baSed care Program for home dwelling senIoR citizEns (INSPIRE care model). With the development and feasibility assessment of the INSPIRE care model now completed, the INSPIRE project is transitioning into testing the effectiveness of the INSPIRE care model. This will consist of an adaptation phase followed by its implementation and effectiveness evaluation in a community health care setting.

The PhD student will be embedded in the INSPIRE study team and will participate in the evaluation of the INSPIRE care model (e.g. effectiveness outcomes).

**Your position**

Assume responsibility for the evaluation of the INSPIRE care model (quantitative data):

- Conducting primary data collection
- Managing & analysing data
- Reporting of findings
- Participate in research meetings at the INS, nationally as well as internationally
- Present at national and international congresses
- Fulfil teaching assistant activities in the Master of Nursing Science curriculum

**Your profile**
- Master's degree in Nursing Science, Public Health, Medicine, Health Sciences, Psychology or related field
- Experience in geriatric care or geriatric care research is an asset
- Sound methodological and statistical skills and experience in use of statistical analysis software (e.g., R) or willingness to strengthen these competencies
- Basic knowledge or willingness to build competencies in implementation science
- Sound knowledge of basic office packages (e.g., Word, PowerPoint)
- Competency in German is mandatory at least at B2 level (Swiss German preferred)
- Good oral and written English (at least a Cambridge B2 level or 5.5 in IELTS)
- A proactive self-directed working style
- Flexibility in the work hours
- Excellent ability to work as a team member
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

**We offer you**
- Being part of a vibrant international research team at the cutting edge of implementation, development and evaluation of innovative integrated care models for frail home-dwelling older adults
- An excellent opportunity to profit from first-hand experience in complex intervention research using a variety of research methodologies, especially implementation science
- Access both to the well-established INS research infrastructure and to the PhD educational infrastructure provided by the PhD Program in Health Sciences Educational Platform (PPHS) of the University of Basel's Medical Faculty
- Access to the Swiss PhD in Nursing Science Educational Platform (SPINE), a PhD educational infrastructure operated jointly by the University of Basel and the University of Lausanne
- Access to the Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), which assembles the academic public health expertise available across 12 Swiss universities.
- Access to courses specifically designed for PhD students and postdocs at the University of Basel (i.e., Transferable Skill Courses) to support them in their academic careers
- A stimulating international working environment with collaborative relationships with leading international centers and researchers
- An opportunity to work in the heart of Europe within minutes of Germany and France
- Compensation in accordance with the Swiss National Science Foundation criteria for doctoral students

**Application / Contact**
- a letter of interest (max. 700 words)
- your curriculum vitae
- a transcript of your master's degree
- a statement of research interests (max. 200 words)
- contact details for three reference persons

Prof. Sabina De Geest & Dr. Maria Jose Mendieta
PI & Co-PI of INSPIRE project
Institute of Nursing Science, Department Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel,