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PhD Positions in Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research University of Bern in Switzerland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sports Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

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Switzerland

University

University of Bern

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Keywords

Sports Science
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Biology
Physical Activity
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Pediatric Oncology
Childhood Cancer
Statistics

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About this position

The Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) at the University of Bern is advertising two funded PhD positions in childhood cancer survivorship, with a strong focus on epidemiology, clinical research, and long-term health outcomes in children and adolescents treated for cancer.

One project examines pulmonary outcomes and lung function after childhood cancer in collaboration with the University Children’s Hospital Basel. The second project investigates physical activity and cardiopulmonary fitness after childhood cancer, working with the Children’s Clinical University Hospital. Both positions are part of 3-year, full-time multicentre prospective cohort studies across Swiss university hospitals in Bern, Basel, and Geneva.

Successful candidates will coordinate studies, collect and integrate data, perform statistical analysis, and contribute to publications in international peer-reviewed journals. The work involves collaboration with pediatric oncologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, exercise physiologists, and study nurses, offering excellent training in academic medicine and epidemiological research.

Applicants should ideally hold a university degree in medicine, sports sciences, physiotherapy, or physiology, and have strong clinical or research experience plus a genuine interest in pediatric oncology and epidemiology. Fluency in English and German and/or French is essential.

The positions are funded and paid according to Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) scales. The PhD may count partially as medical training, making this especially attractive for candidates aiming for careers in clinical research, academia, or public health.

Deadline: 2026-08-15. To apply, send your CV and motivation letter to the ISPM HR Office and Maša Žarković by email. More information is available on the ISPM website.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

More information can be found here

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