The central research question in this project is: What level and type of physical activity is beneficial for the knee joint? The focus here is on various sports groups, including runners, hikers, cyclists, and tennis players. A unique dataset has been collected, comprising data from questionnaires, physical examinations, MRI scans of the knee, and biomarkers from blood samples.
As a postdoctoral researcher:
- Initiate and conduct analyses on this dataset.
- Develop new research questions and proposals.
- Write scientific publications.
- Write grant proposals.
- Supervise PhD and master's students in their research.
Requirements
Specific Requirements
You are a motivated and independent postdoctoral researcher who is proactive and combines strong analytical skills with an affinity for clinical and applied research.
- A PhD in Health Sciences, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience in designing and conducting scientific research, such as clinical trials and/or cohort studies.
- Experience with quantitative data analysis (e.g., R, Python, or SPSS).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to actively contribute to new research ideas.
- Experience with (or an affinity for) supervising students.
Additional Information
Benefits
- You will receive a temporary position for 36 months.
- The gross monthly salary between € 4.987,- and € 6.825,- (scale 11) based on a full-time workweek of 36 hours.
- A salary increase of 3,5% from May 2027, according to the collective labor agreement (CLA).
- Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and an individual travel expense package.
- An International Office which aids you in preparing for your arrival and stay.
- Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
- Special benefits, such as an incompany physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.
Additional comments
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Do you have specific questions about the job opening? Marienke van Middelkoop, associate professor, will be happy to answer them via mail or WhatsApp.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Erasmus MC
Country: Netherlands
City: Rotterdam
Postal Code: 3015GD
Street: Dr. Molewaterplein 40
