Meyer Sophie, PhD

Project Manager

Research - Climate Epidemiology and Public Health

Phone
+41 31 684 48 24
E-Mail
sophie.meyer@unibe.ch
Office
403
Postal Address
Mittelstrasse 43, 3012 Bern

Field of work

I was born and raised in Bern where I also completed my BA in History and MA in Religion in Contemporary Society. In 2025 I obtained my PhD in Health Sciences (Public Health Sciences) at the University of Bern. I am particularly interested in the science-policy interface and how research is translated and implemented in practice. On a more superordinate level, I contemplate how science is perceived by different actors in this context and what its “purpose” might be at the societal level.

As project manager for the research groups “Climate Epidemiology and Public Health” and “Community Health and Health Care Systems”, I dedicate my time to increasing the relevance of research outputs in non-academic settings, strengthening visibility, and fostering stakeholder engagement. Where possible, I accompany students and collaborators in their qualitative research endeavours.

Apart from work, I enjoy immersing myself in nature and exploring near and far with my family. Whenever possible, our dog will accompany us on our adventures and in our everyday life.

Curriculum Vitae

Since 2025
Project Manager, University of Bern, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine

2025
PhD in Health Sciences (Public Health Sciences), University of Bern, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine

2020
Research Assistant, University of Bern, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine «Knowledge Translation and Implementation»

2019-2020
Research Assistant, University of Bern, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, «MIWOCA (Migrant Women’s Experiences with Swiss Healthcare Systems)»

2018
Special Events and Information Desk, Swiss Alpine Museum, Project responsibility, Event organization and realization

2017-2019
Tutorial Assistant (Tutor), University of Bern, Institute for the Science of Religion, Tutorials I und II: "How to work scientifically" and "Writing scientific papers”

2015-2016
Publishing internship, Werd & Weber AG, Thun,  Project management, editorial tasks, book launch coordination

2017-2020
Master of Arts in Religion in Contemporary Society, University of Bern

2011-2017
Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Bern