Vacancy 32/079-2e Within the Centre for Statistics at the University of Hasselt, the following positions (w / v) are available:

2 PhD researchers (2×2 year) Statistical Methods in Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research (mandates WNI/2008/008- 009)

Job Description:
Predoctoral research in statistical methods applied to vaccines, and infectious disease research. The research activities are part of an inter-cooperation between the VAXINFECTIO Institute of the University of Antwerp, and the Centre for Statistics, the University of Hasselt. The main themes are interdisciplinary research
I) to improve and / or increase the understanding of the immune system, and
Ii) strategies for resistance to antibiotics.

Profile:

• You have a strong quantitative background;
• You are intrinsically motivated, analytical and creative thinking and working in an organized and focused manner;
• You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment (statistics, medical sciences, life sciences);
• Experience in the use of statistical / mathematical software such as SAS, R, Matlab etc., is a plus.

Diploma
Degree, Master degree or equivalent in the (bio) statistics, mathematics, physics, bioengineering or related field.

Appointment
The appointment will take effect for half of June 2008 for a period of 2 years, extendable to a total period of 4 years.

Further information
Content tasks:
Prof.. Geert Molenberghs,
+32 11-26 82 38,
Geert.molenbergsh @ uhasselt.be

Prof.. Marc Aerts,
+32 11-268247,
Marc.aerts @ uhasselt.be

Content terms of employment and selection procedure:
Jef Vanvoorden,
011-26 80 80,
Jef.vanvoorden @ uhasselt.be

Applicability:
Applicants must use the official application forms available on the Rectoraat of the University of Hasselt,
Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - Building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium),
Telephone +32 - 11-26 80 03 or can be downloaded here:
Http: / / www.uhasselt.be / download / APengelsUH.doc

The completed application forms must the above address not later than Wednesday, May 7, 2008.

Application by e-mail will be taken into account only when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.

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