No 36/38 - 2024

European Training for Field Epidemiologists (EPIET) or Field Microbiologists (EUPHEM)

Applications are now open for the two-year European training program for field epidemiologists, EPIET (European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training). During the training, participants gain skills in surveillance and control of infectious diseases, outbreak detection and management, applied research, communication, etc. The training involves a two-year posting in another European country. It is “on-the-job training,” meaning participants will be paid during the training. Applicants are expected to have relevant education, a couple of years work experience in public health, and, obviously, an interest in applied epidemiology.

It is also possible to apply for the twin two-year path for microbiologists, EUPHEM (European Public Health Microbiology Training). This training also involves a two-year posting in another European country. During the training, participants gain skills in performing independent laboratory tasks related to the surveillance and control of infectious diseases, outbreak detection and management, applied research, communication, etc. Applicants are expected to have at least three years of work experience within the field of microbiology or a Ph.D. and an interest in applied microbiology.

Both programs are offered by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and start with a joint 3-week introductory course in mid-September 2025.

Applicants for EPIET and EUPHEM must be citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway and have good English skills. The application deadline is October 22, 2024.

Further information can be found on the ECDC website or by contacting section leader Steen Ethelberg (set@ssi.dk), Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Prevention (EPIET), or Rune Stensvold (run@ssi.dk), Department of Bacteria, Parasites, and Fungi (EUPHEM).