2012 Switzerland,Research Assistant Position at Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine

The Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine  (ISPM) at University of Bern (www.ispm.ch)  performs research and teaching in a range of  disciplines relevant to public health.
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.

We are looking for a  

Research Assistant (part-time or full-time) to work on a project funded by the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMW). 

Project description 

This is a pilot study that will examine the reporting of non-inferiority trials. The  project will assess study protocols submitted to the Ethics Committees in Bern, Geneva and Leiden and articles published in medical journals. The research assistant will assist in the identification and data extraction of eligible study protocols and publications in Bern. The project leaders are Prof. Matthias Egger and Myriam Cevallos. 

Tasks 

• To assess study protocols of non-inferiority trials at the archive of the Ethics  Committee in Bern 

• To conduct literature searches in Medline and Embase (Ovid platform)  

• To extract key data items form protocols and publications  

• To contribute to the writing up the resulting publication  Profile 

• Background in epidemiology, biomedicine, social sciences or related field (applications from students are welcome) 

• Experience in conducting literature searches and basic knowledge on clinical research principles 

• Good written and spoken English 

• Good teamwork and time management skills

The appointment is available immediately and the salary rates of the University of Bern apply. The duration of employment  will correspond to 3 months full-time equivalent.  

If you are interested, please address your electronic application with letter of interest and CV by the 2nd May, 2012 to: Myriam Cevallos (mcevallos@ctu.unibe.ch). For further information contact Prof. Matthias Egger (031 631 35 11) or Myriam Cevallos 

(031 631 56 73). 

The Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) at University of Bern (www.ispm.ch) performs research and teaching in a range of disciplines relevant to public health. 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.  

Universität Bern, Institut für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin, Finkenhubelweg 11, CH-3012 Bern, www.ispm.unibe.ch