[Statlist] Open position: Post-doctoral researcher at EBPI as part of NRP 74 'Smarter Health Care'

[Eva Furrer]

The Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute (EBPI) at the 
University of Zurich is seeking a

Post-doctoral researcher, 40% for 3 years, with a potential for 
additional involvement in other projects (to be filled in the first half 
of 2017)

The Medical Economics Unit, Division of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, 
and Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine of the EBPI join 
forces for the conduct of a Health Services Research project addressing 
the patterns, drivers and consequences of geographic variation in the 
utilisation of healthcare services for chronic diseases, on the basis of 
health insurance claims data. The project is funded by the Swiss 
National Science Foundation as part of NRP 74 'Smarter Health Care'.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the operative lead and 
coordination of the project. He or she will be closely involved in the 
supervision of two PhD students, work-up and analysis of administrative 
claims data, related refinement of analytical methods, and the 
publication of scientific results.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, 
economics or another academic discipline suitable for the given topic. 
Excellent mastery of English and ability to read and communicate in 
German are required. We require excellent skills and experience in 
statistics (including linear mixed modelling) and data management, and 
an interest in exploring less familiar analytical methods (e.g. Small 
Area Variation Analysis). An understanding of the relevant substance 
matter areas, e.g. geographic variation of healthcare utilisation and 
role of clinical guidelines, or ability to familiarise with these 
topics, is needed. We expect appropriate communication skills, ability 
to work independently; willingness to meet timelines; responsibility and 
enthusiasm.

The EBPI (www.ebpi.uzh.ch/) is active in various areas of 
healthcare-related research. The institute aims to improve, implement, 
and teach best practice research methods, providing evidence and context 
for informed health decisions. It offer a stimulating intellectual 
environment and modern working conditions, following the rules of the 
University of Zürich.

For more information please contact Prof. Dr. Matthias Schwenkglenks, 
MPH or PD Dr. Viktor von Wyl
matthias.schwenkglenks at uzh.ch
viktor.vonwyl at uzh.ch

Applications should be sent electronically and include a letter of 
interest, CV (inclusive of publication list) and copies of all relevant 
degrees no later than February 24th 2017.


-- 
Dr. Eva Furrer

Coordinator Master Program in Biostatistics
and PhD Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

University of Zurich
Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute
Hirschengraben 84
CH-8001 Zurich

eva.furrer at ifspm.uzh.ch

Availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays, more detailed on
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=695raohe1t3cik0p5a24h1mrqc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=Europe/Zurich

http://www.biostat.uzh.ch
http://www.epibiostat-phd.uzh.ch
http://www.ebpi.uzh.ch


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