Professorship "Epidemiology and Public Health" (open-rank)
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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel in cooperation with the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) are looking for a professor for "Epidemiology and Public Health" starting 01.09.2026 or by arrangement.
Position
You will be responsible for research and teaching in the field of Epidemiology and Public Health at Swiss TPH in Allschwil. You will strengthen the national and international visibility of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at Swiss TPH and the University. You will contribute your proven expertise and interest, particularly in non‑communicable diseases and their interactions with infectious diseases, to university research and teaching, inspire students and promote young scientists. Your integrative and interdisciplinary perspective enables goal‑oriented collaboration across departmental boundaries and with stakeholders outside the university.
Profile
You have broad scientific experience in public health and epidemiology, with one or more substantive foci in the areas of non‑communicable diseases, infectious diseases, exposome, environmental research, mental health, and well‑being. You have a successful track record of your own research activities, including competitive acquisition of third‑party funding, and experience in planning, collecting and analyzing large prospective data sets from observational and intervention studies. You have proven leadership experience, strong technical knowledge, leadership and communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills that gain acceptance and trust. You create an attractive working environment, inspire creative thinking and action, and support your employees. Knowledge of one of the national languages is desirable.
Offer
* An inspiring and varied job in a university environment
* An innovative, interdisciplinary and open research environment
* A responsible leadership role
* An interdisciplinary environment in a strong research life science cluster
* An attractive employer with a large national and international network
The University of Basel stands for excellence through diversity and is committed to equal opportunities and family friendliness. In its efforts to increase the proportion of female professors, the University is particularly interested in receiving applications from women.
Application / Contact
For further information, please contact the Chair of the Academic Recruitment Committee, Prof. Michael Simon (Phone: +41 61 207 09 12; E‑Mail: m.simon@unibas.ch) or the Scientific Coordinator of Academic Recruitment, Dr. Simone Neu (Phone: +41 61 207 61 64; berufungen-medizin@unibas.ch). Applications must be submitted by November 19th 2025. We kindly ask you to apply exclusively via the online application platform of the University of Basel as described in the application guidelines.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
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