Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Cancer Epidemiology

Organisation/Company

Universität Bern

Research Field

Medical sciences
Environmental science

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

10 May 2026 - 23:02 (UTC)

Country

Switzerland

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Other

Hours Per Week

42

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral biostatistician/epidemiologist to work on a large EU-funded Horizon Europe project investigating the impact of environmental exposures on cancer risks in children, adolescents, and young adults (AYAs). The project will combine epidemiological data from population-based cancer registries in nine European countries with large pan-European datasets on environmental exposures and socioeconomic position, while exploring novel approaches to causal inference. The successful candidate will join the Environmental and Spatial Epidemiologyresearch group at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University of Bern. We investigate how environmental exposures, including ionizing radiation, air pollution, and pesticides affect health, with a focus on cancer in young people. We also study spatial variation and time trends in cancer incidence.

The Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) at the University of Bern performs research in a range of disciplines relevant to public health ( www.ispm.unibe.ch ). Groups cut across divisions, facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to research in the fields of clinical epidemiology, social and behavioral health, biostatistics, and international and environmental health. The ISPM is highly reputed for its expertise in health effects of environmental exposures, the spread of infectious diseases, and the health of vulnerable groups including children and the elderly.

Description

Communicate with project partners and contribute to study protocols and statistical analysis plans

Develop statistical code for harmonized data analyses across countries

Coordinate site-specific analyses and combine results using meta-analytic methods

Draft manuscripts for publication and present findings at international conferences

Contribute actively to other projects within the research group

Requirements

PhD in statistics, epidemiology, or a related discipline

Experience in planning and conducting statistical analyses within epidemiological research, ideally in multi-partner projects

Excellent coordination and organizational skills

Strong programming skills in R

Proven scientific writing skills and publication experience

Excellent English skills; knowledge of German or French is an asset

We offer

An international, multidisciplinary, and highly stimulating working environment. Close collaboration with renowned experts in epidemiology, statistics, and public health. Support for career development and training. Flexible working hours. Centrally located and modern offices in a historical building.

In your application, please refer to myScience and reference JobID 69620.

Website

https://www.myscience.ch/jobs/id69620-postdoctoral_researcher_in_environmental_…

Website for additional job details

https://www.myscience.ch/jobs

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universität Bern

Country

Switzerland

City

Bern

Street

Mittelstrasse 43

Geofield

City

3012 Bern

Website

https://www.unibe.ch

Street

Hochschulstrasse 6

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