2 PhD researchers (2x2 years) Statistical Methods in Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research

Vacature 32/079-2e Within the Center for Statistics of Hasselt University, the following positions (m/f) are available:

2 PhD researchers (2x2 years) Statistical Methods in Vaccine and
Infectious Disease Research
(mandates WNI/2008/008- 009)

Job description
Predoctoral research in statistical methods applied to vaccine and infectious disease research. The research activities are part of an interuniversity collaboration between the Institute VAXINFECTIO of the University of Antwerp, and the Center for Statistics, Hasselt University. The main interdisciplinary research themes are i) to improve and/or increase the understanding of the immune system, and ii) strategies to contain antibiotic resistance.

Profile
. You have a strong quantitative background;
. you are intrinsically motivated, think analytically and creatively, and work in an organised and focused manner;
. you enjoy working in an 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
Licentiate, Master, or equivalent degree in (bio)statistics, mathematics, physics, bioengineering or related field.

Appointment
The appointment takes effect from the half of June 2008 for a period of 2 years, extendable to a total period of 4 years.

Further information
Content job responsibilities:

Prof. dr. Geert Molenberghs, +32 11-26 82 38,
geert.molenbergsh@ uhasselt. be
Prof. dr. 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
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms
which are available at the
Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan -
building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03

or which can be downloaded here : http://www.uhasselt .be/download/ APengelsUH. doc
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, May 7th , 2007.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address:
jobs@uhasselt. be.

Setia Pramana
Bioinformatics Research Group
Center for Statistics
Hasselt University
Agoralaan - building D
3590 Diepenbeek
Belgium
Office: D56
Phone: +32-11-268288
Fax: +32-11-268299