PhD student in (bio)statistics, ecological statistics (Bayesian models for citizen-science biodiversity data)
Hasselt University (UHasselt), Data Science Institute, Center for Statistics (CenStat)
Who can apply: Master’s in (bio)statistics, data science or equivalent, or quantitative biology; ecologists with strong quantitative background encouraged. R (or Python/Julia) programming; Bayesian/Stan experience a plus; good English. No citizenship restriction stated. What is funded: Appointed and paid as PhD student: doctoral fellowship for two years, extendable by two years after a positive mid-term evaluation. Position funded by a research project; candidate expected to apply for personal PhD funding (e.g. FWO fellowship) with team support. Start ideally January 2027. Deadline: 16 November 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Hasselt University (UHasselt), Data Science Institute, Center for Statistics (CenStat), official page.
Who can apply
- Master's in (bio)statistics, data science or equivalent, or quantitative biology; ecologists with strong quantitative background encouraged. R (or Python/Julia) programming; Bayesian/Stan experience a plus; good English. No citizenship restriction stated.
Stage dates
Application deadline16 November 2026
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