Summary
Amsterdam UMC is seeking a dedicated PhD candidate to develop innovative methods for evaluating multi-disease tests, contributing to early disease detection and improved healthcare decision-making.
PhD Position in Evaluation Methods for Multi-Disease Tests, Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands
Designation
PhD Candidate in Evaluation Methods for Multi-Disease Tests
Research Area
- Epidemiology
- Research Methodology
- Healthcare Innovation
Location
Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completed or nearly completed Master’s degree in:
- Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering or a related field
- Affinity with statistical modeling and programming, preferably in R
- Experience with systematic reviews or evidence-based medicine methodologies
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Excellent command of English; knowledge of Dutch is an advantage
Job Description
As a PhD candidate, your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting a gap analysis of current methodologies.
- Performing systematic reviews on the diagnostic accuracy of liquid biopsies.
- Developing novel quantitative methods for the evaluation of multi-disease tests.
- Designing in silico trials to study the clinical utility of these tests.
- Publishing scientific articles and presenting findings at conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications to the provided contact email. Ensure you include your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and research interests.
Last Date to Apply
02 June 2026
For more details, potential applicants can reach out to Prof. Dr. Mariska Leeflang at m.m.leeflang@amsterdamumc.nl or Chey Edwards, recruitment advisor, at c.i.edwards@amsterdamumc.nl.
