Offer Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated PhD candidate to join our research team investigating strategies to optimise tuberculosis (TB) treatment. The PhD project aims to improve treatment outcomes for people with TB by combining clinical research, translational approaches, and secondary analyses of existing data.
The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of complementary research activities, including participation in a dose-optimisation clinical trial, investigating factors associated with treatment outcomes, and analysing existing clinical trial data and/or samples. Depending on the specific research question, the work may involve clinical, laboratory, radiological, and/or computational approaches.
The candidate will contribute to innovative research aimed at improving the effectiveness and personalisation of TB treatment strategies.
Requirements
Specific Requirements
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with:
- A completed MSc degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Biology, or a related field.
- A strong interest in infectious diseases, clinical research, and global health.
- Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary research and a willingness to work across clinical, laboratory, imaging, and/or modelling approaches.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a collaborative research team.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with attention to scientific detail.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
Experience with clinical research, laboratory techniques, data analysis, programming, or epidemiological modelling is advantageous but not essential. Most importantly, we are looking for a curious, motivated, and collaborative researcher who is eager to contribute to improving tuberculosis treatment.
Additional Information
Benefits
Well arranged
With us, you receive 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and – depending on your role – an irregular hours allowance ranging from 47% to 72%. In addition, you are entitled to 176 vacation hours per year (based on a 36-hour work week).
Compensation
You will receive a €0.18 per kilometer travel allowance. Public transport costs (2nd class) are fully reimbursed. If you work partly or entirely from home, you will receive €2.40 per home-working day. This way, everything is well arranged—wherever you work.
Flexible benefits scheme
With our flexible benefits scheme, you decide how to use part of your employment benefits. Purchase extra leave days or use your year-end bonus to buy a bicycle with tax benefits. You choose what suits you best.
Warm welcome
We believe a good start is important. Thanks to our onboarding app, you’ll be well prepared even before your first working day. During the introduction day, you’ll get to know your colleagues and our organization.
Changing allowance
If you are required to wear Radboudumc work clothing and change outside working hours, you will receive a changing allowance of €80 gross per month for a full-time position, provided this applies to your role.
Salary increase
At our organization, your work is valued. Your salary will increase in line with the collective labor agreement in two steps: by 3.5% as of July 1, 2026, and an additional 3.5% as of May 1, 2027. This means you’ll see a solid increase in your salary within a short period of time.
Work–life balance
We consider a healthy work–life balance essential. Through inspiring training sessions, mindfulness activities, and caregiver consultation hours, we support you in every phase of your life.
Growth and development
Our online learning environment offers a wide range of training courses, e-learnings, and educational programs—from professional specialization to personal development. This allows you to keep growing and make the most of your talents.
Additional comments
- This position requires a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).
We are recruiting for this position ourselves. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated, but do feel free to share the vacancy in your network!
Want to know more?
We’re happy to provide more information!
Jodie Schildkraut
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Radboudumc
Country: Netherlands
City: Nijmegen
Postal Code: 6525GA
Street: Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10
Contact
City: Nijmegen
Website: http://www.radboudumc.nl/
Street: Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10
Postal Code: 6525 GA
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