PhD Position in Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Diseases: The Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) is offering a PhD position focused on investigating personalized treatments for patients with cardio-kidney-metabolic diseases. This opportunity combines clinical expertise with state-of-the-art data science techniques to improve patient outcomes by analyzing large-scale healthcare data.
PhD Position in Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Diseases
Designation
PhD Candidate in Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Diseases
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Diseases |
| Location | Leiden, Netherlands |
| Salary | €3,598 – €5,669 gross per month |
| Contract Duration | Up to 4 years (initial temporary 1 year) |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Medical doctor (MD) degree with emphasis in cardiology, nephrology, or endocrinology.
- Passion for improving patient care and understanding data-driven approaches.
- Eagerness to learn causal inference techniques and data science methods (coding experience is a plus).
- Ability to collaborate effectively in an international, multidisciplinary team.
Description
As a PhD candidate, you will:
- Investigate the effectiveness and safety of novel treatments for cardio-kidney-metabolic diseases such as heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.
- Collaborate with data scientists to apply advanced causal inference techniques to large healthcare datasets.
- Present findings at international conferences and publish in high-impact journals.
- Work closely with leading researchers globally and have opportunities for international collaboration.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a motivation letter. The selection process includes an in-person meeting and a presentation on a scientific article.
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled
