Study Nurse (80 – 100%)

17 April 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Allschwil

Job summary

Swiss TPH is a leading global health institute focusing on low- and middle-income countries. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving health and quality of life.

Tasks

Assist in conducting an epidemiological study with adults.
Focus on preventing non-communicable chronic diseases.
Contribute to research on cardiovascular health.

Skills

Experience in nursing or related fields is essential.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities required.
Familiarity with public health principles is beneficial.

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About the job

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a globally renowned institute in the field of global health with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, teaching, and services at local, national, and international levels. Around 1,000 people from 96 countries work at Swiss TPH in areas such as infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health, as well as health systems and programs.

For the COVCO+ long-term cohort, we are looking for a

Study Nurse (80 – 100%)

You will work as part of the dynamic and versatile study team in conducting a population-based epidemiological study with adults from the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft. The COVCO+ study is a long-term research project focusing on the health, quality of life, and well-being of the local population and the prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases.

How to apply:

Curriculum vitae
Motivation letter including the name and contact details (email and/or phone number) of 1–2 references
Certificates and work references

At Swiss TPH, we foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values and respects differences regarding gender, origin, ethnic affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We are convinced that diversity enriches our work and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

Please note that we can only consider applications submitted via our online platform. As long as the position is visible on our website, we are open to new applications. Applications via email or agencies will not be considered.

Become part of our vision to make the world a healthier place – we look forward to your application!

Contact:

For content-related questions about the position: Dr. sci. nat. Medea Imboden, Senior Scientist, +41 (0)61 284 82 40

For administrative questions: Christina Bucher, Senior Recruiting Partner, +41 (0)61 284 87 59