Swiss Institute of Tropical & Public Health

The newly established group Epidemiology and Virus Evolution (EVE) at the Swiss Institute of Tropical and Public Health, led by Dr. Emma Hodcroft, is currently looking for a PhD student and a post-doc in the evolution and phylogenetics of endemic respiratory viruses, primarily Enteroviruses (EVs). Please note the EVE Group is entirely computational and does not have wet-lab space. Degree in a biological or quantitative subject is required and strong, genuine interest in biology is a must. PhD position: The EVE Group is searching for an enthusiastic PhD student with an interest in viruses, evolution, phylogenetics, and programming. You will use the open-source Nextstrain toolchain to develop new phylogenetic resources for EVs, analyze regional and global transmission patterns, investigate patterns in demographics, and characterize genetic evidence of natural selection. The project is ideal for someone interested in expanding their computational and programmatic skills in a biological field. The details and scope of the project can be adapted to the interests and expertise of the successful applicant. For more information & to apply: https://jobs.swisstph.ch/Vacancies/927/Description/2 Post-doc position: Two main post-doc projects focus on Enteroviruses and aim to: - Integrate epidemiological, phylodynamic, and serological data into epidemiological models to investigate hypotheses about transmission, evolution, and human immunity. Models will aim to encompass what we know about demographics, genetic diversification, and global transmission patterns. - Investigate the role of antigenic evolution and the role of asymptomatic infection in circulation and persistence. Analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal sera titers, and developing a better understanding of early- and later-life exposure, will paint a picture of how immunity is formed and changes over time. However, the exact detail and scope of the projects can be adapted to the interests and expertise of the successful candidate. For more information & to apply: https://jobs.swisstph.ch/Vacancies/928/Description/2 The Swiss Institute of Tropical and Public Health (Swiss TPH) is part of the University of Basel and is located on the edge of Basel in Allschwil, Switzerland. Basel is a truly international city with numerous festivals, 40 museums, and a beautiful, swimmable river. Quality of life in Switzerland is consistently ranked as one of the highest in the world