Bioinformatician / R Developer

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, services, and education and training at the local, national and international level. About 850 people from more than 80 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on infectious and non-communicable diseases, environment, society and health as well as health systems and interventions.

Malaria is one of the world's most important causes of mortality and morbidity, mainly affecting countries in low endemic areas.
Over the past decade, substantial progress has been made globally in reducing malaria burden through increased coverage with vector control interventions and improved access to diagnosis and treatment. However, the funding has recently plateaued, pushing the need to optimize deployment of interventions under careful consideration of countries’ local malaria transmission and burden to the forefront of the policy agenda.

The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) is seeking a highly motivated

Open position: Bioinformatician / R developer

For more information about the job profile, responsibilities and qualifications required and how to get in touch please click here.