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SWSwiss Tropical and Public Health Institute

PhD Student in Forecasting Resistance Spread and Epidemiological Impact(m/w/x)

Allschwil
Full-timeWith Home Office

Developing mechanistic models of insecticide resistance using Bayesian statistics and machine learning. Strong programming skills in R, Python, and Stan required. Fully funded for 3 years with flexibility for home office.

Requirements

  • MSc degree in quantitative field or biology/environmental sciences/epidemiology with quantitative training
  • Strong analytical skills for developing mathematical/statistical methods
  • Strong programming skills for implementing methods
  • Experience in R, Python, Stan, HPC environments, and Git is an advantage
  • Interest in Bayesian statistics, modelling, resistance evolution, and public health
  • Prior experience in Bayesian data analysis, spatial statistics, evolutionary biology, computational biology, disease modelling, environmental modelling, analysis of genetic/genomic data, or quantitative genetics is ideal
  • Ability to manage work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to plan, document, and communicate work effectively
  • Ability to communicate research effectively in spoken and written English

Tasks

  • Develop mechanistic models of insecticide resistance
  • Use Bayesian statistics and mathematical modeling
  • Apply machine learning and quantitative genetics
  • Implement models with state-of-the-art programming
  • Calibrate models to available data
  • Integrate models with epidemiological simulation platform
  • Evaluate resistance-management strategies
  • Collaborate with statisticians and researchers
  • Work with entomologists and disease modellers
  • Publish research in peer-reviewed journals
  • Present findings at conferences and workshops
  • Participate in regular meetings with collaborators

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • R
  • Python
  • Stan
  • HPC environments
  • Git

Benefits

Other Benefits

  • 3 years duration
  • Fully funded for 3 years
  • Support in scientific independence
  • Multidisciplinary research institution
  • Active student community

Flexible Working

  • Flexibility for home office

Additional Allowances

  • Travel for conferences and meetings

Competitive Pay

  • Internationally competitive salary and benefits

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Direct and dedicated supervision
  • Support in academic writing

Informal Culture

  • Close exchange with researchers
  • International project partners

Modern Equipment

  • Excellent computational infrastructure
  • Access to HPC cluster

Modern Office

  • State-of-the-art workspace

Free or Subsidized Food

  • On-site canteen

Learning & Development

  • Access to university courses
  • Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics training
  • Continuing education opportunities

Healthcare & Fitness

  • University sports facilities
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