Scientific Collaborator, National Cancer Statistics

Neuchâtel, Suisse (and home office) | 80-80%

What you can contribute to

• Process data from various sources (data from cancer registration, mortality statistics, etc.), perform data matching and make this data available to internal and external users
• Participate in projects as part of DigiSanté (optimization of secondary data use)
• Calculate the main epidemiological indicators of cancer, such as incidence, mortality and survival. Perform complex statistical analyses independently
• Design and write various reports and update web pages on cancer statistics
• Collaborate with the National Institute for Epidemiology and Cancer Registration (NICER), the Swiss Childhood Cancer Registry, the Federal Office of Public Health, university institutes and other national and international organizations

What makes you unique

• Degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or data management, with very good knowledge of statistics
• Specialized skills in the field of cancer and good knowledge of the cancer landscape in Switzerland
• Very good knowledge of the R software, good knowledge of the SAS software
• Very good writing skills and, above all, experience in writing reports and process descriptions
• Ability to work independently, in a structured and efficient manner; ability to work in a team
• Active knowledge of two official languages, as well as a good knowledge of English

In a few words

You analyze and match national cancer data, develop indicators and highlight the evolution of the cancer situation in Switzerland. Thanks to your statistical expertise and structured data preparation, you contribute to the development of national cancer statistics and the use of secondary data in the context of DigiSanté.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We support and advise our employees on all questions related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Statistics count. For you too.

The Federal Statistical Office (OFS) is the competence center for public statistics and the main actor in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, works for data harmonization through national data management and develops data science processes to evolve data interpretation. The OFS thus contributes to the formation of public opinion and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Lukas Fenner
Domain Manager
+41 58 46 02228

Questions about the application

Marianne Zumbach
Personnel Service Manager