Assistant department Data Analysis and Mathematical Modelling (30141)

Emerging Scholars Council; Gent; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

36 days of paid leave

Bicycle commuting reimbursement

ecocheques

Résumé du poste

Ghent University seeks an Assistant in the Data Analysis and Mathematical Modelling department. The role includes pursuing a PhD in Bioscience Engineering: Mathematical Modelling, contributing to computational statistics within the BIOSTAT group, and supporting teaching for bachelor’s and master’s courses.

You will assist in internal and external services of the department, with a focus on quantitative methods and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master-level degree requirements must be fulfilled at the start of appointment.
• Fluent teaching and communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Interest in academic or project-based research and services.
• Teaching experience or participation in training/conferences is recommended.

Responsabilités

• Pursue a PhD in Bioscience Engineering: Mathematical Modelling for at least 50% of the appointment.
• Join the BIOSTAT research group and contribute to computational statistics for environmental decision-making.
• Involve in teaching activities for bachelor’s and master’s level, including digital learning and exams.

Description du poste

Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.

Job details

Title: Assistant department Data Analysis and Mathematical Modelling (30141)

Employer: Ghent University

Location: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33 Ghent, Belgium

Published: 2026-07-16

Application deadline: 2026-09-01 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Job type: PhD, Research assistant

Field: Biostatistics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Probability Theory, Computational Mathematics, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing

Your Tasks

• At least 50% of your appointment will be dedicated to pursuing a PhD in Bioscience Engineering: Mathematical Modelling. You will join the BIOSTAT research group (www.biostat.ugent.be) and contribute to its research in computational statistics. BIOSTAT develops state-of-the-art statistical methods for environmental decision-making, addressing some of today’s most pressing societal challenges, including biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental pollution. Our research combines advanced spatio-temporal modelling, Bayesian inference, hierarchical modelling, and recent developments in computational methods to gain insights from complex environmental data.
• 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 November 2026 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP3. More information about our salary scales.
• 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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