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PhD Opportunities in Epidemiology in Switzerland
Phd Positions in epidemiology in switzerland
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in epidemiology in Switzerland include University of Zurich & ETH Zurich, University of Neuchâtel and University of Zurich.
University of Zurich & ETH Zurich
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
Two PhD openings are available in health disparities among migration-related populations in Switzerland , jointly linked to the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute (EBPI), University of Zürich and the Swiss Forum for Migration and Population Studies (SFM), University of Neuchâtel . The positions are supervised by Prof. Oliver Hämmig (Zürich) and Prof. Didier Ruedin (Neuchâtel). The research themes are: Position 1 in Neuchâtel, focusing on access barriers, language hurdles, and d...
Epidemiology
Sociology
Psychology
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3 weeks ago
University of Neuchâtel
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
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 ...
Epidemiology
Sociology
Psychology
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3 weeks ago
University of Zurich
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
Two PhD positions are open in an interdisciplinary project on health disparities among migration-related populations in Switzerland . The project combines migration studies and public health to examine mental and physical health outcomes, access barriers, discrimination, social determinants of health, and policy contexts. The positions are hosted by the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute at the University of Zurich , in collaboration with the University of Neuchâtel and the UZH...
Epidemiology
Sociology
Psychology
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3 weeks ago
University of Zurich
Switzerland
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1 month ago
PhD Position in Epidemiology/Digital Health: Digital Follow-up of post-Sepsis (UMZH Learn4Sepsis) at the University of Zurich , Switzerland. This PhD project is embedded in Work Package 5 of the UMZH Learn4Sepsis program and focuses on designing and initiating a digital follow-up cohort for people after sepsis. The work combines epidemiology , digital health , biostatistics , machine learning , natural language processing , and data-driven patient-reported outcome research. The candidate will he...
Computer Science
Epidemiology
Information Technology
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1 month ago
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University of Neuchâtel
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
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 ...
Epidemiology
Sociology
Psychology
+8 more
3 weeks ago
University of Bern
Switzerland
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1 week ago
PhD opening at the University of Bern in the Machine Learning in Medicine Lab for research on modelling disease progression from multimodal health data . The project sits at the intersection of computer science , medical science , statistics , and public health , with data sources including imaging , wearables , and clinical records . Research directions mentioned include multimodal representation learning , causal machine learning , learning with missing data , fairness , and uncertainty quanti...
Computer Science
Biology
Uncertainty Analysis
+4 more
1 week ago
University of Zurich
Switzerland
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3 weeks ago
The Institute of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ) at the University of Zurich is recruiting two PhD students for the project “Social Media Use and Self-Effects on Adolescents' Physical Activity” , led by Prof. Dr. Thomas N. Friemel and Dr. Michelle Möri . The project examines how creating and sharing one’s own media content influences adolescents’ health behavior, especially in the areas of sports and fitness. A central theme is the study of media effects , social media use , adolescent p...
Sociology
Communication Studies
Social Media
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3 weeks ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Bern University Hospital
Switzerland
Research Interests
Virology
Epidemiology
Infection Prevention
Antibiotic Therapy
Sepsis
Department of Infectious Diseases Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Virology
Pharmacotherapy
Hiv
Antiretroviral Therapy
Molecular Epidemiology
University Hospital of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Covid-19
Sars-cov-2
Disease Transmission
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University of Bern
Switzerland
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Covid-19
Sars-cov-2
Tuberculosis Research
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
Switzerland
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Environmental Chemistry
Air Pollution
Cohort Study
Pollution Biology
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Virology
Covid-19
Sars-cov-2
Covid-19 Epidemiology
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.