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The GeoAI Research Center and UGent Crime Lab are offering a full-time PhD position in the field of Geospatial AI (GeoAI) and Geography of Crime at Ghent University. The position starts on 1 October 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will contribute to a research project on geographic patterns of crime and their environmental determinants, focusing on:
- Fine-grained spatial data modelling of street environments using GeoAI
- Understanding the role of geographic environment in crimes and crime diversity
- Spatio-temporal analysis based on large-scale geospatial data
Applications (in English) must be submitted by 1 September 2025 and include:
- A cover letter (max. 2 pages)
- A CV with one referee
- Bachelor and master transcripts or interim documents
- A 1-page summary of your master's thesis or recent research work
For more information and the full job description, visit: https://geoai.ugent.be
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An extensive track record
In-depth quality research in a wide range of geographical disciplines.
Bachelor of Science in Geography and Geomatics/Master of Science in Geography and Geomatics.
Research projects at various funding bodies at local, regional, national, European and international levels.
High-quality scientific output: several PhDs every year, a large number of international papers published in highly cited journals, and more.
Contributing at other courses, co-organising specific teacher training in geography and postgraduate training in hydrography.
Training with a future: a wide range of jobs due to increasing awareness of climate issues and sustainable development.
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Information for PhD candidates (other than CSC applicants)
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Important information for students (other than CSC) who want to make a Ghent University PhD at the Department of Geography.
