Geneva, Switzerland: Epidemiology student position at World Health Organization (WHO), Institute for Global Tobacco Control

Unique Short-term Job Opportunity in Geneva

Institute for Global Tobacco Control

The Institute for Global Tobacco Control is seeking an experienced epidemiology student to assist with a project to compile and validate global smoking prevalence estimates for a World Health Organization (WHO) report on global tobacco use and tobacco control policies.

The project will require a 2-month stay in Geneva, beginning on May 1st or ASAP, to collaborate with colleagues from WHO. In addition to being a paid position, this project will provide a unique opportunity to develop contacts at WHO and experience the practical application of epidemiological evidence in an international setting. Living expenses will be covered.

Qualifications: Doctoral student in Epidemiology, willing to spend 2 months in Geneva, knowledge of tobacco control preferred but not required.

If interested, please contact:

Ben Apelberg, W6025
bapelber@jhsph.edu
(410) 614-4962