Postdoctoral Scientific Collaborator (80-100%) - Swiss TPH

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services at local, national and international levels. 950 people from 95 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.

The Department of Medical Parasitology and Infection Biology (MPI) investigates the biology and transmission of pathogens. Findings from this research inform the development of new diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines against malaria, tuberculosis, schistosomiasis, Chagas and other neglected tropical diseases.

Postdoctoral Scientific Collaborator (80-100%)

This position is part of a project investigating how hospital-associated environments and patient compartments contribute to the evolution, persistence, and transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes. By applying high-throughput sequencing and integrative data analysis in clinical and environmental settings across hospitals in Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire, the project aims to reconstruct AMR transmission pathways and identify microbial and environmental drivers of resistance hotspots at the patient-environment interface.

How to apply:

Please submit your application online via https://jobs.swisstph.ch/Jobs/All with:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
• A motivational letter outlining your research interests, relevant experience, and why you are interested in this position
• Copies of your PhD diploma, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation
• Names and contact information (email and/or phone) for two academic or professional references

Swiss TPH strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity in all its forms, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Together, we can make the world a healthier place. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool. As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open for new applications. Applications via e-mail or external recruiter will not be considered.

Contact:

For scientific inquiries, please contact Dr. Pierre Schneeberger (E-Mail schreiben) or Dr. Esther Künzli (E-Mail schreiben).

For administrative questions, please contact Christina Bucher (E-Mail schreiben), Senior Recruiting Partner, +41 (0)61 284 87 59.