Senior Scientist or Postdoctoral Scientist in malaria modelling with a focus on vector control

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. 900 people from 80 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 Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH), within the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, develops and applies epidemiological, statistical and mathematical methods to advance innovation, validation, and application in the field of public health. Within the Disease Modelling Unit of EPH we are looking for a Senior Scientist or Postdoctoral Scientist in malaria modelling with a focus on vector control (80-100%) for an exciting opportunity to develop and implement disease and vector biology models to support decision making in health.

There are many open questions concerning the assessment of new and current vector control interventions for the control and elimination of malaria that can only be answered through quantitative analysis, disease modelling and simulation.

The successful candidate will join, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team within Swiss TPH and external partners, to provide evidence to global decision-makers, funders and product developers. The project is funded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.