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PhD Researcher: Leuven, Belgium

Occupation : Full-time
Period : Fixed-term contract
Place : Leuven
Apply no later than : July 31, 2014

For the Research Center for Operations Research and Business Statistics (ORSTAT), Campus Leuven we are looking for a

PhD Researcher

Research Center ORSTAT (Operations Research and Business Statistics)
The statistical research topics cover a range of challenging research subjects. Important new topics arise with the availability of data in high dimensions and new data structures, like networks.. This requires development of techniques as variable selection, sparse estimation, fast computational algorithms and robustness. The results can be used in time series analysis and for graphical modeling of business, economics, or medical data.

Project

We are looking for a full-time PhD researcher to conduct research in statistics, which should lead to a PhD degree.

The research will be conducted under a GOA research grant and under supervision of Prof. Christophe Croux. A variety of research topics is possible; some key words are: econometrics, robust statistics, semi- and nonparametric statistics, time series analysis, variable and model selection, classification and clustering techniques…. You will find a dynamic and pleasant working environment, in a group which conducts research at the highest international level.

The candidate is also expected to participate in seminars and conferences, and to enroll in the Phd program of the Faculty of Business and Economics. The candidate can be asked to give guidance to students (e.g., by supervising their master's thesis) and to supervise exams.

Profile

Candidates should have a very strong interest in statistics, econometrics, or mathematics and preferably have a background as Master of Science in Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Economics, Business Engineering, Economics, Civil Engineering or Computer Science.

An average yearly result of "distinction" during the university education is required, as is a decent knowledge of written and spoken English. Master's and undergraduate students in their last year are especially encouraged to apply.

Offer

We offer an employment as full-time PhD researcher starting on 1 October 2014 (or to be negotiated) for 1 year, renewable till 4 years.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Christophe Croux, tel.: +32 16 32 69 58, mail: christophe.croux@kuleuven.be.

You can apply for this job no later than July 31, 2014 via the online application tool…

Job details

Employer:KU Leuven

Website:http://www.kuleuven.be/english

Location:Oude Markt 13, Leuven, Belgium

Expires:July 31, 2014

Job type:PhD Studentship

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Undergraduate - Bachelor's degree

Employment type:Temporary

Job hours:Full-time