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Postdoctoral Researcher in Population Mental Health and Municipal Epidemiology University of Zurich in Switzerland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Switzerland

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University of Zurich

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Epidemiology
Sociology
Psychology
Biostatistics
Health Disparities
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Population Studies
Mental Illness
Statistics

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About this position

The University of Zurich’s Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute and the UZH Population Research Center are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Swiss National Science Foundation-funded project “Mapping Mental Health in Municipalities.”

The project examines how mental health and wellbeing can be better understood at the local level. It combines innovative sampling and recruitment approaches with population-based research to produce actionable evidence for municipalities and policymakers in the Canton of Zurich.

The researcher will contribute to work focused on representing underrepresented populations in mental health research and on generating locally relevant evidence. The position offers a research environment spanning epidemiology, biostatistics, population research, mental health, and public health at the University of Zurich.

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Review the position details through the provided advert link and submit an application before November 30, 2026. The position starts February 1, 2027, or by agreement.

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