Senior academic staff Statistics (50%)

Hasselt University; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 78 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Data Science Institute (DSI) at Hasselt University invites applications for a part-time lecturer in the Centre for Statistics (CenStat) to strengthen biostatistics/epidemiology research. The role supports a Master program in Statistics and Data Science and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration within DSI and CenStat.

Applicants should hold a PhD in statistics, show an international research profile in biostatistics, and demonstrate team-oriented teaching and supervision experience; Dutch

Qualifications

• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching activities.
• Strong track record in teaching, course coordination and supervision.
• International collaborations and research partnerships.

Responsabilités

• Strengthen the CenStat/biostatistics-epidemiology research line within CenStat.
• Coordinate courses and supervise practical projects and theses in statistics.
• Foster interdisciplinary interactions inside DSI and beyond.
• Engage in international collaborations and research initiatives.

Connaissances

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching coordination

Supervision of theses

International collaborations

Formation

PhD in statistics

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Hasselt University Research Field Mathematics » Statistics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 12 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 19 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 256/ZAP/024 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Teaching assignment

Research assignment The Data Science Institute (DSI) unites researchers working in the broad field of data science across various research groups and faculties at Hasselt University, including researchers from statistics, computer science, mathematics, life sciences, and logistics. DSI's main objective is to facilitate a data-driven future. It supports and strengthens collaboration between various data science research groups at the university and serves as a single point of contact for external collaborations and consultancy.
The Centre for Statistics (CenStat), part of DSI, is seeking an excellent, enthusiastic colleague to strengthen and complement its research line in biostatistics. CenStat builds on over 30 years of research in biostatistics, statistical bioinformatics, and quantitative epidemiology. Together with DSI, CenStat offers a Master's program in Statistics and Data Science, an international and multidisciplinary program with four specializations: biostatistics, statistical bioinformatics, quantitative epidemiology, and data science.

Your team

The Data Science Institute (DSI) unites researchers working in the broad field of data science across various research groups and faculties at Hasselt University, including researchers from statistics, computer science, mathematics, life sciences, and logistics. DSI's main objective is to facilitate a data-driven future. It supports and strengthens collaboration between various data science research groups at the university and serves as a single point of contact for external collaborations and consultancy.
The Centre for Statistics (CenStat) , part of DSI, is seeking an excellent, enthusiastic colleague to strengthen and complement its research line in biostatistics/epidemiology. CenStat builds on over 30 years of research in biostatistics, statistical bioinformatics, and quantitative epidemiology. Together with DSI, CenStat offers a Master's program in Statistics and Data Science, an international and multidisciplinary program with four specializations: biostatistics, statistical bioinformatics, quantitative epidemiology, and data science.

• You have obtained a PhD in statistics (or equivalent)
• You have an academic reputation for internationally competitive research in biostatistics, particularly in clinical trials, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.
• You are able and interested in facilitating interdisciplinary interactions, both within the Data Science Institute and beyond.
• You are involved in (international) collaborations.
• You are cooperative and can work well in a team.
• You have experience with various aspects of academic education: course coordination and organization, development of teaching materials, and supervision of practical projects and theses.
• If you have experience with interdisciplinary education in statistics, including courses for students with a non-technical background, this is an added advantage.
• If you have demonstrable experience in scientific consulting and contract research for industry, as well as other forms of technology transfer, this is an added advantage.
• If you have demonstrable experience in preparing and securing scientific grants at the national/international level, this is a plus.
• Dutch is the administrative language of Hasselt University. This implies that at the time of your appointment or within 5 years after your appointment as a member of the tenured academic staff, you must be able to demonstrate that your knowledge of Dutch is at least at CEFR level B2. If this is not yet the case at the time of your appointment, we offer you language lessons as support . You have a maximum of 5 years to achieve the required level.
  When taking up a teaching assignment as coordinating lecturer or co-lecturer, you must always be able to demonstrate mastery of the language of instruction of the program component at CEFR level C1. Prior to this, Hasselt University can also support you in acquiring the required language skills.

Languages ENGLISH

Research Field Mathematics » Statistics

Additional Information

We offer a parttime (50%) appointment as a lecturer in the tenure track system or higher, which will lead to tenure. In case of a first appointment as a member of the academic staff, the Board of Directors of the University can decide on a temporary appointment for a period up to 3 years. This will lead to a permanent contract if the Board of Directors favorably assesses the party involved.

Selection process

The selection procedure consists of a preselection based on application file, an interview and a test lesson / presentation. An assessment for the selected candidates is part of the selection procedure.