Phd Position In Epidemiology/digital Health: Wearable Sensing In Free Living Environments To Support Differential Diagnosis And Prognosis Of Obesity And Hypertension (sdc16)
Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute
PhD Position in Epidemiology/Digital Health: Wearable sensing in free-living environments to support differential diagnosis and prognosis of Obesity and Hypertension (SDC16) 80 %
Start of employment February 2026 or upon agreement, temporary
The Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Prevention Institute is a leading institute in developing and innovating methods for Health Research and Public Health. The PhD candidate will be based at the Department of Epidemiology and benefit from access to methodological support (Statistics, Digital Health), wearable technologies, and extensive international collaborations. The candidate will also collaborate very closely with researchers from the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition.
Your responsibilities
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This PhD project is embedded in Work Package 1 of the ENDOTRAIN network and aims to investigate how endocrine rhythms are affected in patients with obesity and hypertension using real-world, continuous data streams. The tasks of this PhD position are:Establish the data collection and monitoring infrastructure using open-source tools with support of IT specialists.
Plan and execute specific wearable sensing studies as per general ENDOTRAIN goals and to support other collaborators in setting up similar studies.
Gather contextual and patient-reported outcome data (e.g. using structured surveys, as well as spoken or written free text).
Develop and validate diagnosis- and prediction algorithms using classical statistics and machine learning tools.
Your profile
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We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with:A quantitative Master's degree (MSc or equivalent) in Statistics, Machine learning, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or a related field
Strong interest in translational endocrinology and digital health technologies
Willingness to interact with stakeholders (patients, clinicians)
Some experience in information- and data management (knowledge of information storage systems/databases are an asset)
Excellent programming or data science skills (R, Python) and interest in wearable data analysis are an asset (e.g. time series analysis, machine learning methods for prediction)
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Good communication skills in English (German is an asset) and capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration
Applicants must fulfil eligibility criteria for Swiss-based PhD positions and be willing to participate in training activities across Europe.
Information on your application
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The PhD student will enroll into the Epidemiology & Biostatistics PhD program of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School.
Please apply trough the online application system.
What we offer
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
Learning and Development
Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
Food
Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
Healthcare
Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
Free seasonal flu vaccinations
Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
Discounts
Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
Special conditions on hotel reservations
Conditions of Employment
Policies of the UZH
Most UZH staff are employed according to public law
International Services
Support for people from outside Switzerland
Campuses
Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg
Location
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Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute
Hirschengraben 84, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Further information
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Questions about the job
Viktor von Wyl
Assistant Professor
Questions about the application procedure
Dr. Marco Kaufmann
Coordinator of PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Working at UZH
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