Research Assistant Epidemiology of Antimicrobial Resistance

100%, Zurich, temporary

The Health Policy and Geography Group at the Institute for Environmental Decisions is offering a Research Assistant Position in Epidemiology of Antimicrobial Resistance.

Project background

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - the ability of microbes to evolve and resist treatment - is rising globally. In September 2016, the United Nations General Assembly declared AMR “the most urgent global risk”, and mandated its member states to establish national action plans against AMR, including improvements to epidemiological surveillance systems. This position is part of a project funded by the European Commission to improve surveillance in on AMR in animals and humans.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and quantitatively minded candidate to work on antimicrobial resistance in animals and humans. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in conducting structured literature reviews. This is a fixed term position for 1 year with an anticipated start date in January 1st 2020. The position is renewable for up to 3 years based on satisfactory performance. The position is based at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. The successful candidate will join the health geography and policy group led by Thom Van Boeckel.

Your profile

We welcome applicants with:

• A background in veterinary sciences, public health, epidemiology, quantitative geography, or ecology


• Experience with regression models and biostatistics


• Experience with the programming language R


• Basic knowledge in microbiology and genetic epidemiology of AMR, although not required, is an asset


• Experience with spatial data analysis although not required, is an asset

ETH Zurich

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