PhD Candidate: Data Analytics for Global Animal Health

Geneva Com; Paris; Hybride; EUR 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) invites applications for a Research Assistant / PhD Candidate to assess how the uptake of WOAH standards affects animal health outcomes. The role is embedded in the Data Integration & Analytics Department and linked to an EC-funded project.

The position is based at WOAH Headquarters, Paris, with a three-year fixed-term contract and a gross salary of €2,447.12 per month. Closing date: 30 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in statistics, econometrics, economics, epidemiology or related quantitative field.
• Strong foundation in statistical inference, quantitative research methods and study design.
• Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (R, Python, Stata).
• Demonstrated capacity for independent research and academic writing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsabilités

• Design and conduct the quantitative research: develop a conceptual framework formalising causal pathways and identify data sources; design analyses and document choices.
• Design and conduct expert interviews and elicitation with WOAH specialists and authorities; perform systematic analysis of material.
• Integrate evidence and develop the statistical modelling framework, analyse data and propagate uncertainty.
• Disseminate findings via peer‑reviewed publications, policy briefs and presentations at conferences.

Connaissances

Statistical inference

Quantitative research methods

Independent research

Academic writing

English communication

Formation

Master's degree in statistics, econometrics, economics, epidemiology or related quantitative field

Outils

R

Python

Stata

Description du poste

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) invites applications for a Research Assistant / PhD Candidate to assess how the uptake of WOAH standards affects animal health outcomes. The role is embedded in the Data Integration & Analytics Department and linked to an EC-funded project.

The position is based at WOAH Headquarters, Paris, with a three-year fixed-term contract and a gross salary of €2,447.12 per month. Closing date: 30 September 2026.