Ana M. Vicedo-Cabrera

PhD opportunity in Climate Epidemiology and Public Health at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University of Bern , Switzerland. The project is hosted by the Climate Epidemiology and Public Health Research Group and is embedded in the newly funded NCCR CLIM+ programme. The research focuses on how climate change and extreme heat events affect healthcare systems in Switzerland, including hospital-based indicators, bottlenecks, tipping points, and adaptation scenarios for future extreme weather events. The PhD candidate will work with nationwide healthcare and weather/climate data , conduct epidemiological analyses , clean and analyse large observational databases, and use advanced epidemiological models together with qualitative methods such as interviews. The role also includes participation in co-creation workshops with stakeholders, conference presentations, journal publications, and some teaching activities. Eligibility: applicants should hold an MSc in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Environmental Sciences, Climate Sciences, or a closely related field. Prior experience with R programming and health/weather data management and modelling is required. Strong English communication skills are required; knowledge of a national language is desired. The team values interdisciplinary, international, and collaborative working styles. Funding: this is a fully funded PhD position for 4 years at 100% employment and fixed-term appointment. Application deadline: 6 July 2026 . Apply by sending a single PDF to Mirjam Egger at [email protected] . The application must be in English and include a motivation letter and CV with publication list. Shortlisted candidates will later provide two letters of support and two references.