Junior assistant
Start Date
Date (DD.MM.YYYY) or by arrangement
Employment Relationship
40-50%, fixed-term
Institution / Workplace
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Bern
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About us
The Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) of Bern performs research in a range of disciplines relevant to public health (www.ispm.unibe.ch). Groups cut across divisions, facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to research in the fields of clinical epidemiology, social and behavioral health, biostatistics, and international and environmental health. The ISPM is highly reputed for its expertise in health effects of environmental exposures, the spread of infectious disease, and the health of vulnerable groups including children and the elderly.The Sexual and Reproductive Health research group seeks a junior assistant to help with the work on systematic reviews of studies about the impact of sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women on the adverse outcomes of pregnancy. The term of employment is for six months in the first instance with the possibility of extension.
Duties and responsibilities:
You will be part of a project team of epidemiologists and data managers at the University of Bern, and study investigators in countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Western Pacific and the USA.You will retrieve and organise scientific literature identified though database searches, compare study documentation from original research studies, and organise online or in-person meetings.
Your work will contribute to evaluation of the research evidence, which will contribute to World Health Organization global guidelines on the management of sexually transmitted infections.
Qualifications and skills:
- University student or graduate with an interest in health research
- Understanding of epidemiological study designs and familiarity with bibliographic software would be an advantage
- Proficiency in English
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team
- Good skills in organizing workload, attention to detail and communication
What we offer:
An international, multidisciplinary, and highly stimulating environment. Close collaboration with renowned experts in epidemiology, statistics and public health. Support for career development and training. Flexible working hours. Centrally located and modern offices in a nice building.
Your Benefits
- Central location in the heart of Bern
- Meaningful work and fair compensation
- Inspiring work environment
- Central location in the heart of Bern
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