Job Description

Department of Public and Global Health (DPGH) within the Institute of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention

Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Management and Epidemiological Analysis 80 - 100 %

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Start of employment January 1, 2026 or upon agreement, temporary
We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team working on SwissPrEPared, a national program for HIV prevention and sexual health, as well as affiliated projects on STI testing, prevention and counseling. The position is based at the Department of Public and Global Health (DPGH) within the Institute of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention at the University of Zurich, an internationally recognized center of excellence for advancing population health through rigorous research, innovative methods, and impactful teaching.

Your responsibilities

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The postdoc will work at the intersection of data management, public health monitoring, and applied epidemiological research, and will play a central role in establishing a sustainable, reproducible, and high-quality data pipeline and reporting infrastructure. The postdoc will work closely with the Center for Reproducible Science (CRS), which will provide expert support in designing and implementing core data systems.

Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for monthly updates from SwissPrEPared and affiliated sexual health projects Clean, structure, and validate large clinical and behavioral datasets from multiple sites and data sources Generate dynamic monitoring reports (e.g., visit counts, positivity rates, data quality summaries) for use by clinicians and public health partners Coordinate with CRS data stewards to implement reproducible workflows and metadata schemas aligned with national standards (e.g., SPHN) Conduct epidemiological analyses on PrEP use, STI trends, and sexual health outcomes Co-author peer-reviewed publications and contribute to scientific presentations Actively participate in interdisciplinary meetings with the scientific board and broader stakeholder community

Your profile

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Essential qualifications:PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Data Science, or a related field Demonstrated experience in data cleaning, wrangling, and analysis (R or Python preferred) Experience working with health or clinical datasets Strong organizational and project management skills and an interest in reproducible research practices Proven ability to work independently and take ownership from design to delivery, with good judgment on when to seek input and collaborate Excellent written and verbal communication in English Commitment to ethical, inclusive research and responsible data practices when working with sexual and gender minorities and other vulnerable populations


Desirable:Familiarity with metadata standards, SPHN schemas, or FAIR data principles Experience working with REDCap or similar systems Background in HIV/STI research, sexual health, or digital public health German language skills (optional but helpful)

Information on your application

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Please send your application (CV, letter of motivation, and contact information for two references) to andrea.farnham@uzh.ch. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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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Department of Public and Global Health (DPGH) within the Institute of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention

Hirschengraben 84, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

Further information

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Questions about the job

Andrea Farnham

Head of research group Mobility and Planetary Health

Working at UZH

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