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PhD in Epidemiology of Kidney Replacement Therapy in Europe Amsterdam UMC in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
Employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV on a 12-month contract with the intention to extend to a total of four years. Salary is €3,217–€4,077 gross per month on OIO scale depending on experience; medical doctors BIG-registered in the Netherlands may be classified in scale 10 at €3,724–€5,867 gross per month. Includes an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, 100% public transport reimbursement, mileage allowance, bike scheme, holiday hours, and pension accrual.
Deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Amsterdam UMC
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Amsterdam UMC is advertising a PhD position in epidemiology focused on kidney replacement therapy in Europe. The project studies patients receiving dialysis or kidney transplantation across European countries, using data from the European Renal Association (ERA) Registry.
You will work on epidemiological research addressing occurrence, patient characteristics, and clinical outcomes, while expanding the registry database with newly available variables. The work includes data analysis, scientific writing, publication of papers, and contributing to the ERA Registry annual data collection and annual report.
The position is based at the Department of Medical Informatics at Amsterdam UMC (location AMC) in the Netherlands. The team includes senior/postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, a data manager, and a management assistant, and collaborates with nephrologists from multiple European countries.
Eligibility highlights: an MSc degree in epidemiology, medicine, pharmacy, nutrition, medical informatics, or (biomedical) health science; strong motivation for PhD-level epidemiological research; enthusiasm for data collection; good English communication skills; and careful, detail-oriented work. The master’s degree must be recognised and valid in the Netherlands.
Funding and employment: employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV on a 12-month contract with the intention to extend to four years. Salary is €3,217–€4,077 gross per month on OIO scale, or €3,724–€5,867 for BIG-registered medical doctors in the Netherlands, plus an 8.3% end-of-year bonus and additional employment benefits.
Application: applications are handled continuously until the vacancy is filled. The vacancy page says “Apply now,” and the listed contact for questions about the position is dr. Vianda Stel, principal investigator and director of the ERA Registry.
Funding details
Employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV on a 12-month contract with the intention to extend to a total of four years. Salary is €3,217–€4,077 gross per month on OIO scale depending on experience; medical doctors BIG-registered in the Netherlands may be classified in scale 10 at €3,724–€5,867 gross per month. Includes an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, 100% public transport reimbursement, mileage allowance, bike scheme, holiday hours, and pension accrual.
What's required
Applicants must have an MSc degree in epidemiology, medicine, pharmacy, nutrition, medical informatics, or (biomedical) health science. A strong motivation to pursue a PhD in epidemiological research is required, along with enthusiasm for data collection, a service-oriented approach to communicating with international partners, proficiency in English with strong written and oral communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach to ensure high data quality and scientific accuracy. The master’s degree must be recognised and valid in the Netherlands.
How to apply
Apply through the vacancy page by clicking Apply now. Applications are reviewed continuously until the position is filled, so submit as soon as possible. For questions about the position, contact dr. Vianda Stel by email.
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