PhD Track: Data-Driven Bioscience Modelling & Statistics

Academic Positions; Belgique; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days paid leave

Bike commuting reimbursement

ecocheques

Job summary

Ghent University invites applications for a First Stage Researcher position (R1) in Bioscience Engineering: Mathematical Modelling. The PhD work will be done within BIOSTAT, focusing on data collection and integration for reliable inference, including design and blending diverse data sources.

You will teach courses and contribute to department services. The appointment starts as early as 1 December 2026, with a two-year term renewable twice conditional on evaluation.

Qualifications

• Holding one of the specified MSc degrees (or related) at start of appointment.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills in English and Dutch.
• Interest in academic/research and potential involvement in teaching activities

Responsibilities

• Pursue a PhD in Bioscience Engineering: Mathematical Modelling (50% appointment).
• Teach bachelor and master courses within mathematics (e.g., Statistical Data Processing, Probability Theory, Statistics).
• Assist in internal and external services of the department.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

Education

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

Job description

Ghent University invites applications for a First Stage Researcher position (R1) in Bioscience Engineering: Mathematical Modelling. The PhD work will be done within BIOSTAT, focusing on data collection and integration for reliable inference, including design and blending diverse data sources.

You will teach courses and contribute to department services. The appointment starts as early as 1 December 2026, with a two-year term renewable twice conditional on evaluation.