In the research group ‘Environmental Biology’ of the centre for Environmental Sciences (CMK) of Hasselt University, the following position (m/f) is available:
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 2×2 years (evaluation after 2 years)
Further information
Content job responsibilities: Prof. dr. T. Nawrot, +32-11-26 8382, tim.nawrot@uhasselt.be
Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-2680 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 below.
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.
PhD Epidemiology Environmental Biology 2010, Belgium
