PhD Position Multivariate Dependence Modelling and Statistical Machine Learning Algorithms for Patient Risk Profiling (2024)

About You:

• Curious Learner: You're eager to learn and explore, holding a Master's degree (MSc) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. You're passionate about using statistical, probabilistic, and mathematical principles to solve real-world problems in healthcare. While prior experience with copula methods is not required, it is a plus. A willingness to learn and apply new techniques in healthcare research is highly valued

• Analytical Thinker: With a strong background in statistics, probability theory, and mathematics, you excel at analyzing complex datasets to derive meaningful insights.

• Tech-Savvy: You're comfortable navigating through datasets, especially in healthcare, using your technical skills. You are proficient in programming languages in R or Python.

• Collaborative Team Player: You engage with stakeholders across academia, healthcare, and industry, fostering inclusive partnerships to drive innovation in healthcare.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2770 per month in the first year to € 3539 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.

Interested in this opportunity? To apply, click the application button and submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter outlining your background and the motivation to pursue the PhD project (max. 1 page).
2. A comprehesive Curriculum Vitae.
3. Contact information of at least one academic referee.
4. Transcripts and Master Degree / Diploma (if already available).
5. Copy of Master thesis (or writing sample).

The position will remain open until June 23, and applications will be reviewed biweekly. The aim is to plan the interviews before the summer holidays (so until July 15th).

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
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