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PhD Positions in Health Disparities Among Migration-Related Populations University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
The PhD positions are funded by the SNSF and run for 4 years at 80% employment. The post does not mention a stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other financial details.
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Neuchâtel

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Two PhD positions are available for a project on health disparities among migration-related populations in Switzerland. The project is based at the University of Neuchâtel and the University of Zürich, and is funded by the SNSF. The positions are 80% appointments for 4 years, with a start date in February 2027 or by agreement.
One doctoral researcher will be mainly based in Neuchâtel and supervised by Didier Ruedin, focusing on access barriers and discrimination. The other will be based in Zürich and supervised by Oliver Hämmig, focusing on disparities in mental and physical health. Both students will be enrolled in the PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Zurich and will work with an interdisciplinary team.
Research activities include developing survey instruments, conducting qualitative interviews and focus groups, data management, analysis, and scientific publications. The project is especially relevant to students interested in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, sociology, psychology, and related social science approaches with strong quantitative skills.
Eligibility highlights include a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, sociology, political science, health sociology, psychology, or another social science with a strong quantitative focus; excellent English; and very good German or French (or Italian). Knowledge of Dari, Pashto, Tigrinya, Tamil, Albanian, Ukrainian/Russian, or Turkish is an advantage.
To apply, use the Life Science Zurich Graduate School application portal and choose Epidemiology and Biostatistics as the primary program.
Funding details
The PhD positions are funded by the SNSF and run for 4 years at 80% employment. The post does not mention a stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other financial details.
What's required
Applicants should have a Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, sociology, political science, health sociology, psychology, or another social science with a strong quantitative focus. Required skills include quantitative methods, excellent English, and very good German or French (or Italian). Knowledge of Dari, Pashto, Tigrinya, Tamil, Albanian, Ukrainian/Russian, or Turkish is an advantage. The positions are 80% for 4 years and candidates will be enrolled in the PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Zurich.
How to apply
Apply through the Life Science Zurich Graduate School application portal and select Epidemiology and Biostatistics as the primary program. Submit the application via the provided graduate school link.
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