PhD – Network Modelling for Food Safety and Regulatory Decision-Making

Laplace Expert Ltd; Maastricht; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics advertises a PhD – Network Modelling for Food Safety and Regulatory Decision-Making, Maastricht. The project focuses on multilayer networks to examine contaminants, exposure and regulatory decisions in Europe, with collaboration with Sciensano.

This is a funded PhD position in a dynamic research environment. The role involves specification, estimation, validation, and interpretation of complex models, with a monthly scholarship and a

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field required.
• Experience with multilayer network modelling and food safety risk is beneficial.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop multilayer network models for food contaminant risk, exposure and regulatory decisions.
• Collaborate with Maastricht University and Sciensano on methodological development.
• Publish results and contribute to regulatory evidence for Belgium and Europe.

Skills

Network modelling

Statistical modelling

Food safety risk analysis

Education

PhD required

Job description

PhD – Network Modelling for Food Safety and Regulatory Decision-Making

Netherlands

18 November 2026 (cutoff time not verified)

About This Opportunity

Maastricht University advertises PhD – Network Modelling for Food Safety and Regulatory Decision-Making, an academic opportunity focusing on Multilayer network models for food contaminant risk, exposure and regulatory decisions in Maastricht.

At Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics, this PhD develops multilayer network models for relational food-safety data in collaboration with Sciensano. The methodological focus is specification, estimation, validation and interpretation of models spanning contaminants, consumption, exposure assessment and regulatory prioritisation. The project combines original modelling research with practical regulatory evidence needs in Belgium and Europe.Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For:Based on the documented subject, this could suit prospective doctoral researchers whose interests specifically align with Multilayer network models for food contaminant risk, exposure and regulatory decisions. The official selection criteria, previous research expectations and preferred preparation should be checked before treating the topic match as evidence of formal eligibility.Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable:Material practical considerations include 38 hours per week, the currently unresolved final official application endpoint.Overall Opportunity Assessment:This opportunity is distinguished by its focus on Multilayer network models for food contaminant risk, exposure and regulatory decisions. Its documented methods and collaborations provide a concrete basis for assessing methodological fit; application and financial details should be confirmed against the institution’s vacancy or programme instructions.

Multilayer network models for food contaminant risk, exposure and regulatory decisions Statistics & Operational Research

Level PhD

Time Commitment Full-time

Field Multilayer network models for food contaminant risk, exposure and regulatory decisions

Specialization Statistics & Operational Research

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3,204-4,051 / Per Month

Funding Type Scholarship

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Experience

Technical Skills Network modelling Statistical modelling Food safety risk analysis