PhD epidemiology of kidney replacement therapy in Europe

About the project

You will conduct epidemiological research on patients receiving kidney replacement therapy across European countries, investigating its occurrence, patient characteristics, and clinical outcomes. By expanding our database with newly available variables, you will address important knowledge gaps and explore new research questions in the fields of dialysis and kidney transplantation. You will analyze data and publish your findings in scientific papers that will form the basis of your PhD thesis. By identifying differences between countries, your research may contribute to a better understanding of kidney care across Europe and support country-specific healthcare planning and prioritization.

Would you like to know more about the different phases within the PhD trajectory? You can read more about this on this page*.*

About the role

You will conduct epidemiological research on patients with kidney disease across European countries, primarily utilizing data from the European Renal Association (ERA) Registry. This is a large European registry that collects data on patients with kidney failure undergoing dialysis or kidney transplantation from around 35 countries across Europe. In addition to your research, you will contribute to the annual data collection of the ERA Registry, and will assist in the publication of the ERA Registry’s annual report and related scientific articles.

Currently the team consists of several senior/postdoctoral researchers, three PhD students, a data manager and a management assistant who work intensively together and with nephrologists from different European countries. Throughout your PhD project, you will have the opportunity to fosteryour professional growth by participating in various courses, including those in epidemiology and scientific writing.

Profile

• An MSc degree in the field of epidemiology, medicine, pharmacy, nutrition, medical informatics or (biomedical) health science
• A strong motivation to pursue a PhD in epidemiological research
• Enthusiasm to participate in data collection processes
• A service-oriented approach to communicating with international partners
• Proficiency in English, with strong written and oral communication skills
• A detail-oriented approach to ensure high data quality and scientific accuracy

Our offer

• You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
• A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend for a total of four years. The Guideline PhD contract applies to this vacancy.
• Classification in salary scale OIO: € 3.217 to € 4.077 gross for full-time employment (depending on experience). In addition to a good basic salary, we offer 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Medical doctors that are BIG-registered in the Netherlands are classified in salary scale 10: € 3.724 to € 5.867 gross for full-time employment (depending on experience). Calculate your net salary here.
• Holiday hours: 194.4 per year for full time and a possibility to save additional hours.
• 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs. If you travel by foot, bicycle, or car, a mileage allowance of €0.21 per km applies (up to a maximum of 40 km one way by car).
• Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme.
• Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.

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About the workplace

Department of Medical Informatics at Amsterdam UMC

The Department of Medical Informatics at Amsterdam UMC (location AMC) is committed to improving health care (website). To this end, it conducts many research projects in the field of patient care evaluation, some of them using information technology. In addition, it is responsible for teaching students for the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Medical Informatics and of (healthcare) professionals in the eLearning Master Health Informatics. Several medical registries are located at the department, including the ERA Registry. This Registry is embedded in a research group focusing on the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease.

Amsterdam UMC Research BV

Amsterdam UMC Research BV supports non-profit scientific research. In doing so, we provide researchers with everything they need to excel. Our principal investigators (PIs) and project leaders offer support in the field of project management, finance and human resources. In medical scientific research projects, legal support is also provided.

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Let's meet

During the application period, applications will be handled continuously. If the vacancy is filled, it will be closed prematurely.

If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact dr. Vianda Stel, principal investigator and director of the ERA registry, via v.s.stel@amsterdamumc.nl.

A reference check, screening and hiring assessment may be part of the procedure. Read here whether that applies to you. If you join us, we ask you for a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).

Internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates in case of equal suitability.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy will not be considered.