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PhD in Pediatric Neurology: AI Monitoring of Dystonia in GNAO1 Syndrome Amsterdam UMC in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV for 12 months with intention to extend to a total of four years. Salary according to Dutch PhD scales: for Medicine master's candidates scale 10 from €3,724 to €5,867 gross per month depending on experience; for other master's candidates OIO scale starting at €3,217 and rising to €4,077 in year four. Includes 8.3% year-end bonus, 194.4 vacation hours per year, public transport reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, bike scheme, and pension contribution.
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Amsterdam UMC

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PhD opportunity in pediatric neurology at Amsterdam UMC focused on GNAO1 syndrome, a rare genetic movement disorder associated with developmental delay and severe dystonia. The project combines clinical research, movement disorders, AI, machine learning, computer vision, and movement analysis to improve care and research for children and families affected by this condition.
You will help implement and analyze the Dutch GNAO1 follow-up and treatment registry, collect and follow clinical data from children with GNAO1 syndrome in the Netherlands, and work with patient/family experts and a multidisciplinary team of physicians and paramedics. A second major component is developing an innovative home-based tool to measure dystonia severity using sensors and an app, with the goal of creating a reliable outcome measure for treatment evaluation and future clinical studies.
The role includes data analysis and interpretation, writing English-language scientific papers, and presenting results at national and international conferences. International collaboration is possible, and a research project or research stay abroad may be considered.
Eligibility highlights: a (nearly) completed master's degree in Medicine or a relevant field such as Movement Sciences, Technical Medicine, or Biomedical Sciences; strong interest in clinical research; excellent Dutch and English; good communication skills; and affinity with children with disabilities, their parents, and teamwork in a clinical research setting.
Funding and conditions: employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV for 12 months initially, with the intention to extend to four years total. Salary is listed according to Dutch PhD scales, with additional year-end bonus, vacation hours, travel reimbursement, bike scheme, and pension.
Deadline: 14 September 2026.
Funding details
Employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV for 12 months with intention to extend to a total of four years. Salary according to Dutch PhD scales: for Medicine master's candidates scale 10 from €3,724 to €5,867 gross per month depending on experience; for other master's candidates OIO scale starting at €3,217 and rising to €4,077 in year four. Includes 8.3% year-end bonus, 194.4 vacation hours per year, public transport reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, bike scheme, and pension contribution.
What's required
(Nearly) completed master's degree in Medicine or another relevant master's such as Movement Sciences, Technical Medicine, or Biomedical Sciences; strong interest in clinical research; affinity with children with disabilities and their parents; excellent social and communication skills; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of doctors and paramedics; affinity with technology, AI, machine learning, and analysis of video and movement data; motivation to learn register management software and advanced data analysis; ability to work independently and collaboratively; preferably experience writing scientific articles; excellent Dutch and English language skills, spoken and written.
How to apply
Apply via the AcademicTransfer vacancy page. For questions about the position, contact Laura van de Pol by phone or email. Review the PhD trajectory information linked in the post if you want more context before applying.
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