Summary
A PhD scholarship is available for conducting research in statistical epidemiology, focusing on the modelling of transmission dynamics and risk assessment of mosquito-borne arboviruses that may invade the EU. This exciting opportunity promotes an interdisciplinary approach and encourages collaboration within a dynamic team.
PhD Student in Statistics and Modelling of Infectious Diseases, Hasselt University, Belgium
Designation
PhD Student in Statistics and Modelling of Infectious Diseases
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Statistical Epidemics, Infectious Disease Modelling |
| Location | Hasselt University, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in (Bio-)Statistics or Data Science; Strong interest in the topic; Programming experience (R, Python) |
Description
As a PhD student, you will:
- Conduct scientific research and publish findings.
- Contribute to national and international conferences.
- Develop a (inter)national network within the field.
- Participate in an interdisciplinary project in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence Lab at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
You will be part of the Center for Statistics and contribute to the teaching assignments within the Department of Mathematics–Statistics.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the university’s official website before the deadline.
Last Date to Apply
April 30, 2026
For substantive questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Andrea Torneri at andrea.torneri@uhasselt.be. For questions about the selection procedure, email jobs@uhasselt.be.
