PhD student Biostatistics belgium 2010 2011

Belgium PhD student Biostatistics

Hasselt University announces, within I-Biostat (the Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics), the following position (m/f):

PhD student Biostatistics (6 months)
(mandate 090/32/083)

Job description
PhD in Mathematics, applied to research in ‘Biostatistics and Bioinformatics’
Authorities and official bodies world-wide require animal experiments in order to be able to guarantee the safety of clinical tests on humans for medical products. Through implementation of what they call the “3Rs” initiative, the NIH has been striving to develop alternative product testing methods that will: Reduce the number of animals used in testing, Refine testing procedures so animals experience less pain and distress; or Replace animals with non-animal testing systems.

The goal of this project is to investigate innovative statistical approaches that offer ways to reduce the number of animals in future toxicology studies to obtain the same information as is currently the case, or obtain more information from existing data sets (better study design, dose-response models, more accurate response variables, complex hierarchical clustering models. Longitudinal models,…). In addition and also within the “3Rs” initiative, this project wants to investigate the predictive potential of particular in-vitro tests for in-vivo animal experiments. To that purpose multivariate projection methods, surrogate-marker methodologies, joint modeling of multivariate outcomes of different data types,.. will be in demand.
The main goal of this 6 months period is to prepare the candidate for a Baekeland Grant. Both in September and in January an application for such grant will be submit and an extension for the next 4 years is conditional on the success of these applications. In case of a successful application a PhD will be initiated.

Profile

* Experience with the design and analysis of statistical applications (e.g in the pharmaceutical industry);
* experience in the use of statistical software such as SAS, S-Plus, R, StatXact, etc.;
* excellent knowledge of the English language and good scientific writing skills;
* be intrinsically motivated, think analytically and creatively, work in an organised and focused manner;
* enjoy working in an multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

Diploma
Master degree in (Bio-)Statistics or an equivalent degree.

Offer
The appointment takes effect from June 1, 2010, for a period of 6 months, extendable to a total period of 4 years conditional on the success of a Baekeland Grant

Further information

* Content job responsibilities:
- Prof. dr. Marc Aerts, +32 11-26 82 47, marc.aerts@uhasselt.be
- Prof. dr. Geert Molenberghs, +32 11-26 82 38, geert.molenberghs@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 10
* or which can be downloaded here pdf-file ( http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.pdf ) / Word format ( http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc )

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than May 2nd 2010.

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

PhD Scholarship in Business and Economics at KU Leuven - Belgium

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PhD Scholarship in Business and Economics at KU Leuven

PhD Scholarship (f/m) Faculty of Business and Economics ; Research Center of Econometrics KU Leuven

The Humanities and Social Sciences Group; Faculty of Business and Economics ; Research Center of Econometrics are looking for Doctoral Scholar (f/m)

• You will conduct research and work thowards a PhD in Economics on a topics related to China`s economic transformation.
• You will assist the supervisor with research and teaching tasks.


Possible directions of research are:
• the impact of WTO entry on China`s industrial sector
• transfer of capabilities from Multinational enterprises to Chinese manufacturing firms
• why has the export precessing sector been so succesful in China?
• impact of Chinese exports on Belgian industry
• etc.

Your profile:
Advanced Master degree in Economics
• Candidates with an initial master degree in Economics, applied Economics, or Commercial, Bio, or Civil Engineering are encouraged to apply, but will be required to complete the advanced MA program at the K.U.Leuven.

We offer an employment as full-time docotral scholar starting at the 2010, October 1st, for 1 year, rewenable till 4 years.

Please visit http://www.kuleuven.be/vacatures and apply online.

For more information about the job description, please contact:
Prof. dr. J. Van Biesebroeck,
Johannes.VanBiesebroeck@econ.kuleuven.be,
tel:+32 16 326793

Applications must be received no later than April 25th, 2010.
K.U.Leuven carries out an equal opportunity and diversity policy.

PhD student in biomedical sciences ‘Autoimmunity’ - Hasselt University

Within the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:

PhD student in biomedical sciences ‘Autoimmunity’: Biomarker research in Rheumatoid Arthritis (2×2 years)
(mandate 090/32/066)

Background
The Biomedical Research Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute of the Hasselt University. 120 researchers and technical personnel perform molecular and cellular biomedical research. The research is focused on two main research domains: neuroinflammation and development of biosensors.

Job description
The successful applicant will be involved in a research project entitled ‘Validation of novel disease markers for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)’ of the Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) at Hasselt University. This project is aimed at validating a panel of new molecular target antigens previously identified by the serological antigen selection technology on serum of RA patients. The first goal is aimed at investigating the diagnostic and prognostic value of the RA markers. A second goal is aimed at studying the functional relevance of the RA markers in relation to disease. This project is performed in close collaboration with RA experts of the University of Ghent. The successful candidate will use a wide variety of techniques such as the production of monoclonal antibodies, immunohistochemistr y, molecular biology techniques and experimental animal models.

Profile and diploma
The applicant should hold a master degree in biomedical sciences, bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, medicine, chemistry, or equal). Students in their last master year can also apply.

Further information

- Content job responsibilities: prof. dr. Veerle Somers,+32-11- 26 92 02, fax +32-11-26 92 99, veerle.somers@ 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 10
or which can be downloaded here pdf-file ( http://www.uhasselt .be/download/ APengelsUH. pdf ) / Word format ( http://www.uhasselt .be/download/ APengelsUH. doc )

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, April 2nd 2010.

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