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University of Basel, Institute for Clinical Epidemiology: PHD Studentship Location: Basel, Switzerland Closing Date: Applications are reviewed until the position is filled Applications are invited for a three-year studentship funded by the Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology (BICE). The successful candidate will register for the interfaculty PhD programme in Epidemiology with a concentration in Health Economics at the University of Basel. There will be opportunities to work on research topics relevant to the thesis topic and designated by the leader of the research team to which the student is attached. The thesis will address applied and methodological research questions in the economic evaluation of health care interventions. The thesis will focus on statistical issues in economic evaluations conducted alongside randomised controlled trials and on advanced modelling methods in cost-effectiveness analysis. Candidates should have, or be about to complete, a Masters degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or Economics/Econometrics. They should have strong quantitative skills and have a firm command of an advanced statistical programming language such as S-Plus or SAS. Furthermore, they should be familiar with Bayesian statistics and preferably have experience in using a designated software package such as WinBUGS. The studentship will include a salary at standard SNSF rates for a single individual. The successful candidate will be attached to the health economic research team at the Institute. The Institute will provide computing and other facilities. The student will be located at BICE and will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the Institute. The Department is English speaking, but additional understanding of German would be beneficial. Basel is located in the heart of continental Europe and close to the borders of Germany and France. Switzerland offers a high quality of life and a large range of opportunities for recreational activities. Applications, in the form of a CV, three references and a statement of interest (one side of A4), should be sent to: Pedram Sendi, MD, DSc Institute for Clinical Epidemiology Basel University Hospital Hebelstrasse 10 4031 Basel Switzerland E-Mail: [log in to unmask] www.bice.ch