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Hasselt University · Center for Statistics (CenStat), Data Science Institute (DSI), Hasselt University

PhD position in biostatistics and ecological statistics, PhD

Deadline
Not published, to be verified
Level
Doctorate
Country
Belgium
Language
English

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This doctoral position at Hasselt University is a research job for someone with a master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, data science, or quantitative biology, and a good command of English. It includes a salary and a nominal doctoral fellowship. Applications are submitted online, and selection is based on the application file and an interview, with no deadline published.

Verified on 3 November 2026

Hasselt University is hiring a PhD student to develop Bayesian statistical models applied to ecology in Belgium. This salaried research position, open to master's degree holders, includes teaching duties and the preparation of personal funding applications. Deadline not published, to be verified.

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How to apply

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • English proficiency

    “You have a good command of English.”

  • Required degree

    “You hold a master's degree in (Bio-)Statistics or Data science (or equivalent) or Quantitative Biology. Ecologists with a strong quantitative background are also encouraged to apply.”

To be confirmed

  • Procédure de sélection

    “The selection procedure consists of a preselection based on application file and an interview.”

Assets

  • Tâches d'enseignement limitées

    “Finally, you will contribute to a limited extent to the teaching tasks of the Mathematics-Statistics department (for example, supervising exercise sessions, preparing and grading exams, and supervising students with their master’s thesis).”

  • Expérience en écologie et statistique bayésienne

    “You are interested in ecology and biodiversity, previous experience with the research topic is an asset. Experience with Bayesian statistics (for example Stan) is a plus.”

Watch points

  • Date de début indiquée comme 'idéalement janvier 2027'

    “Start date: ideally January 2027.”

  • Financement et demande de bourse personnelle

    “The position is funded by a research project. We expect you to apply for personal PhD funding (e.g. an FWO fellowship), with full support from the supervisory team.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is « expected »: the position is paid, but the team also expects you to pursue your own doctoral funding. The right move is to prepare your academic application alongside a short case for why you could also support a separate funding application, because selection is first based on the file and then on the interview. If you already have ecology or Bayesian experience, put it front and center; otherwise, make your statistical rigor and English skills very clear. Apply without delay and, if needed, contact the scientific supervisor before submitting.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Not published, to be verifiedOpen

Date limite non publiée, à vérifier sur l'offre officielle.

Salary and benefits

  • Doctoral fellowship (nominal)Une 'doctoral fellowship' pour deux ans, extensible de deux ans après évaluation intermédiaire
  • Salary« You will be appointed and paid as PhD student »

Countries covered

Applicants with the required degree and a good command of English may apply, with no stated nationality restriction. Applicants in ecology with a strong quantitative background are explicitly encouraged, which broadens access beyond statisticians alone. The team also expects a personal doctoral funding application, with full support.

Application pathway

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  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

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  • Degrees, transcripts and academic records
  • CV or academic and professional background
  • Motivation statement, project or written responses
  • Language proof, if requested

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