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 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.