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Arts-promovendus REGAIN study on clitoral reconstruction after vulvar cancer Radboudumc in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Fully funded four-year PhD trajectory funded by KWF; salary indication €3724–€5867 per month.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Radboudumc
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About this position
At Radboudumc, this PhD project is part of the national REGAIN study on clitoral reconstruction after vulvar cancer. The project sits at the intersection of gynaecological oncology, plastic surgery, sexual health, and patient-centred care, with close collaboration between the departments of Gynaecological Oncology and Plastic Surgery.
The doctoral researcher will play a central role in coordinating and delivering a multicentre, prospective stepped-wedge study across all nine Dutch centres for gynaecological oncology. The study evaluates a new clitoral reconstruction technique developed at Radboudumc and aims to generate the first large international dataset on this intervention after vulvar cancer.
The work combines clinical research, implementation, and qualitative inquiry. The PhD candidate will support patient screening, inclusion, and follow-up; analyse clinical and patient-reported outcomes; conduct qualitative interviews with patients and healthcare professionals; contribute to the development and implementation of a patient decision aid; and help map the implementation of clitoral reconstruction across participating centres.
The primary outcome focuses on sexual function, and the broader research programme also examines clitoral sensitivity, quality of life, body image, surgical and oncological outcomes, and the experience of shared decision-making in this setting. The project is embedded in a collaborative national network and offers a strong environment for translational, interdisciplinary research.
Funding details
Fully funded four-year PhD trajectory funded by KWF; salary indication €3724–€5867 per month.
What's required
Applicants should have a completed university degree, for example Medicine, Technical Medicine, Health Sciences, or a comparable relevant degree. Interest in gynaecological oncology, plastic surgery and/or sexual health is required, along with affinity for patient-based scientific research. Strong communication and organisational skills, an independent, accurate and proactive working style, and excellent Dutch and English language skills are required. Experience with clinical research, statistics, qualitative research, or multicenter studies is an advantage but not mandatory.
How to apply
Apply via the AcademicTransfer application link. If you want more information about the position or the REGAIN project, contact Dr. Mieke ten Eikelder or Dr. Tim Nijhuis. The first interviews are scheduled for 2026-12-17.
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