Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute (EBPI)

PhD in epidemiology, enrolled in the PhD program Epidemiology & Biostatistics of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (LSZGS) 80 %

Start of employment February 2025 or upon agreement, temporary

The EBPI is the public health institute of UZH where we improve, implement, and teach cutting-edge research methods, providing evidence and context for informed health decisions.
We offer this PhD position in the context of a project funded by the Ukrainian-Swiss Joint Research Programme (USJRP) of the Swiss National Science Foundation ("A Learning Health System for innovative, community-based mental health care delivery in Ukraine: An international, multi-stakeholder effort").
The ongoing war in Ukraine will affect the mental health of Ukrainian citizens for decades. A broad effort from public mental health to individual social and health care is urgently needed in Ukraine to address mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder (in particular alcohol).

Your responsibilities

The focus of the PhD position will be on a continued process of evaluation of the (currently 8 in 4 cities) community-based mental health care centers using mixed methods and according to the five dimensions of the RE-AIM framework, (i.e., Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) and on the assessment of awareness, use of, and experience with iFightDepression. As a member of the research team you will contribute to the implementation of this research program, analyse data and write scientific publications. As PhD student of the Epidemiology & Biostatistics program you will follow its curriculum and fulfil the teaching requirements.

Your profile

Candidates should have a MSc degree in medicine, psychology (preferable clinical psychology), epidemiology, or a related field. Clinical experience in mental health care and quantitative skills are an advantage. A strong interest in collaborative, international research is required. English skills (at least B2) are required.

What we offer

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Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


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Learning and Development
  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

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Food
  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

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Healthcare
  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

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  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
  • Special conditions on hotel reservations

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  • Policies of the UZH
  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


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International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

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Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

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Location

Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute (EBPI)

Hirschengraben 84, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Information on your application

Please apply trough the online application system.

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Questions about the job

Prof. Dr. Milo Puhan Director of EBPI
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Dr. Marco Kaufmann Coordinator of PhD prgram in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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