Postdoc Position in SNSF-funded Project “Mapping Mental Health in Municipalities”

University of Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Zurich is inviting applications for a research role in epidemiology and public health. The successful candidate will contribute to survey instrument development, data collection, and quantitative analyses, while engaging with policymakers and stakeholders to translate findings.

Requirements include a PhD in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, experience with large-scale data, and a track record of publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in epidemiology, public health, psychology, sociology, political science, statistics, or related discipline.
• Strong methodological and analytical skills with survey research and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience with large-scale population data and advanced statistical methods.
• Track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Interest in mental health research, population health, health inequalities, and the Swiss health system.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and spoken English; good knowledge of German for collaboration with municipalities and local stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of survey instruments, study materials, and data collection procedures
• Develop project-related research questions and the statistical analysis plan, and conduct quantitative analyses
• Contribute to the implementation of municipality-based and setting-based approaches, including the evaluation of implementation processes and experiences
• Lead the preparation of scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and present findings at nation-al and international conferences
• Engage with local stakeholders, including public authorities, policymakers, and community organizations, and contribute to communication, knowledge translation, and dissemination

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Survey research

Population data

Statistical methods

Independent work in interdisciplinary팀

Education

PhD in epidemiology or related field

Job description

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!

Your responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of survey instruments, study materials, and data collection procedures
• Develop project-related research questions and the statistical analysis plan, and conduct quantitative analyses
• Contribute to the implementation of municipality-based and setting-based approaches, including the evaluation of implementation processes and experiences
• Lead the preparation of scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and present findings at nation-al and international conferences
• Engage with local stakeholders, including public authorities, policymakers, and community organiza-tions, and contribute to communication, knowledge translation, and dissemination

Your profile

• PhD in epidemiology, public health, psychology, sociology, political science, statistics, or related disci-pline
• Strong methodological and analytical skills, ideally with experience in survey research and quantitative data analysis
• Experience in working with large-scale population data and applying advanced statistical methods
• Track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Interest in mental health research, population health, health inequalities, and the Swiss health system and its regional context
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent written and spoken English; good knowledge of German for collaboration with municipalities and local stakeholders