Joint PhD in Urban Green Exposure, Health Analytics, GIS & Remote Sensing KU Leuven in Belgium

A joint PhD position is available in Urban Green Exposure & Health Analytics, focusing on the development of human-centred green exposure metrics by integrating GIS, remote sensing, street-level imagery, AI, and large-scale health data. The research aims to better understand how urban greenery impacts mental and physical health outcomes. This 4-year program is a collaboration between KU Leuven (Division Forest, Nature & Landscape & Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity Conservation) and the University of Essex (Institute of Public Health & Wellbeing), with two years spent at each institution. The ideal candidate will have a strong MSc background, advanced analytical and programming skills, and experience in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, exposure assessment, or health data. The project is fully funded, and further details on the stipend and tuition coverage are available in the full vacancy announcement. Interested applicants should review the full job posting and submit their application through the KU Leuven job portal. This opportunity is ideal for those interested in environmental science, public health, geography, and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of urban ecology and health analytics.