Vacature 090/32/128-2e/MRF
In the research group ‘Environmental Biology’ of the centre for Environmental Sciences (CMK) of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:
PhD Epidemiology (2x2 years)
(mandate 090/32/128)
Job description
Temperature (an abiotic stress factor) affects human health. Global warming has sparked new interest in the weather-health relation. Epidemiological studies found associations between mean daily outdoor temperature and mortality in population. The effects of temperature as a trigger on different endpoints such as myocardial infarction and preterm birth are subject of the thesis with a strong focus on the shape of the association.
Profile and diploma
Candidates have a master of biostatistics, statistics, biology, biomedical sciences or medicine.
Offer
A grant for 2x2 years (evaluation after 2 years)
Further information
Content job responsibilities: Prof. dr. T. Nawrot, +32-11-26 83 82, tim.nawrot@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 Wednesday, Jule 7th 2010.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.
