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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:

  1. A cover letter (max. 2 pages)
  2. A CV with one referee
  3. Bachelor and master transcripts or interim documents
  4. 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.

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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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