University of Basel, Institute for Clinical Epidemiology: PHD
Studentship
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Closing Date: Applications are reviewed until the position is filled
Applications are invited for a three-year studentship funded by the
Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology (BICE). The successful
candidate will register for the interfaculty PhD programme in
Epidemiology at the University of Basel.
There will be opportunities to work on research topics relevant to
the thesis topic and designated by the leader of the research team to
which the student is attached. The thesis will address applied and
methodological research questions in the economic evaluation of
health care interventions. The thesis will focus on statistical
methods in economic evaluations conducted alongside randomised
controlled trials and on advanced modelling methods in
cost-effectiveness analysis.
Candidates should have, or be about to complete, a Masters degree in
Statistics or Economics/Econometrics. They should have strong
quantitative skills and have a firm command of an advanced
statistical programming language such as S-Plus or SAS. Furthermore,
they should be familiar with Bayesian statistics and preferably have
experience in using a designated software package such as WinBUGS.
The studentship will include a salary at standard SNSF rates for a
single individual. The successful candidate will be attached to the
health economic research team at the Institute. The Institute will
provide computing and other facilities. The student will be located
at BICE and will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life
of the Institute. The Department is English speaking, but additional
understanding of German would be beneficial.
Basel is located in the heart of continental Europe and close to the
borders of Germany and France. Switzerland offers a high quality of
life and a large range of opportunities for recreational activities.
Applications, in the form of a CV, three references and a statement
of interest (one side of A4), should be sent to:
Pedram Sendi, MD, DSc
Institute for Clinical Epidemiology
Basel University Hospital
Hebelstrasse 10
4031 Basel
E-Mail: psendi@uhbs.ch
www.bice.ch
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