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Location: Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 50, Brussels, Belgium
Employer: Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025, 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
Job Type: PhD, Research Assistant
Field: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Sciences
About the Employer: Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is a dynamic and multicultural university, known for its commitment to academic excellence and its international research focus. With one-third of students and researchers coming from abroad, ULB offers a truly international environment for learning and research. The university fosters diversity and equal opportunities for all its staff and students.
Job Description
The Full-time Assistant Position in Epidemiology & Biostatistics will involve the following key responsibilities:
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Conduct practical work for basic quantitative methods courses and the Epidemiology & Biostatistics specialization.
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Develop research work leading to the completion of a doctoral thesis in quantitative methods in Public Health.
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Participate in community services provided by the Center for Research in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Clinical Research.
Main Research Field:
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Public Health
Sub Research Field:
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Epidemiology
Required Qualifications
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A Master’s degree (120 credits) in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health Sciences with a specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, or equivalent degrees.
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Must meet the conditions for admission to the doctoral program at ULB.
Language Requirements
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French: Excellent proficiency is required.
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English: Good proficiency is expected.
Application Requirements
To apply, your application must include the following documents:
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Curriculum Vitae (a standard CV template is available here).
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Application Letter – detailing your motivation for applying to this position.
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PhD Research Project Note (maximum 4 pages).
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Two Letters of Reference – preferably academic or professional references.
Important: Incomplete applications or those that do not use the provided template will not be considered.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the ULB recruitment system via the following link:
Apply for the Assistant Position in Epidemiology & Biostatistics
For any questions about the application process or connection issues, please consult the FAQ.
Start Date
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Start Date: October 1, 2025
Equal Opportunities Policy
ULB is committed to diversity and equal opportunities in its recruitment process. The university welcomes applications from candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, beliefs, disability, or other personal attributes. If you need reasonable accommodations during the selection procedure due to a disability, illness, or disorder, please contact Marie Botty ([email protected]) to arrange the necessary support.
For More Information
For further details about the position, you can contact:
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Prof. Katia Castetbon – [email protected]
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Prof. Bram Vanhoutte – [email protected]
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Public Health and Epidemiology research while pursuing a PhD in a supportive, internationally-oriented environment at Université libre de Bruxelles. Apply today!
