Assistant department Data Analysis and Mathematical Modelling

Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG); Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave 36 days

Bicycle reimbursement

Ecocheques

Job summary

Ghent University seeks a candidate for a PhD position in Bioscience Engineering with a focus on Mathematical Modelling. You will join the BIOSTAT statistics group and pursue research on efficient data collection and integration for reliable inference.

The role includes teaching activities at bachelor’s and master’s levels and assisting in departmental services. A two-year appointment with renewal is offered, starting no earlier than 1 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching and communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Interest in academic and project-based research.
• Willingness to supervise exams and student counselling.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a PhD in Bioscience Engineering: Mathematical Modelling as part of BIOSTAT group.
• Contribute to teaching activities at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
• Assist in internal and external services of the department.

Skills

Dutch-English fluency

Education

MSc Bioscience Engineering

MSc Engineering

MSc Mathematics

MSc Statistical Data Analysis

MSc Physics

MSc Bioinformatics

Job description

Assistant department Data Analysis and Mathematical Modelling

Job ID: 30415

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the‑art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS

• At least 50% of your appointment will be dedicated to pursuing a PhD in Bioscience Engineering: Mathematical Modelling. You will join the research group in statistics, BIOSTAT ( www.biostat.ugent.be ), which develops statistical methods to address challenges related to our planet and environment, such as biodiversity loss, climate extremes, and environmental pollution. The doctoral research will focus on the statistical problem of efficient data collection and integration for reliable inference (sample and experimental design) including how high-quality data can be efficiently combined with large-scale but often incomplete or biased data sources, such as citizen science and satellite observations
• You will be involved in the teaching activities (digital learning platform, supervising PC practicals, student counseling and cooperation during the exams) at bachelor’s and master’s level within the learning line of mathematics, such as the courses Statistical Data Processing and Probability Theory and Statistics
• You will assist in the internal and external services of the department

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold one of the following degrees: Master of Science in Bioscience Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Science in Mathematics, Master of Science in Statistical Data Analysis, Master of Science in Physics, Master of Science in Bioinformatics, or a related master’s degree. The degree requirement needs to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment
• For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted
• You are interested in academic and/or project-based research and services
• Any teaching experience or participation in extra training, conferences, etc. is recommended
• You have excellent teaching and communication skills in Dutch and English

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a two-year appointment, which may be renewed twice for two years, on condition that the previous term was given a positive evaluation. Attention: If you have been previously appointed as a junior assistant or doctoral fellow at a university within the Flemish Community, this appointment will be deducted from the maximum term of appointment, which is six years at the most according to the Codex of Higher Education
• Your appointment will start on 1 December 2026 at the earliest
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Stijn Luca ( [e-mail] ) .

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