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PhD Position: Equitable Follow-up Care for Survivors of Childhood Cancer Radboud University Medical Center in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Oncology

Funding

Funded by KiKa; PhD appointment for 4 years with salary scale depending on background (€3217–€5867 per month stated in the advert).

Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

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Netherlands

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Radboud University Medical Center

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Oncology
Health Disparities
Patient-centered Care
Salud Pública
Health Literacy
Childhood Cancer
Patient-reported Outcome

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About this position

This PhD project focuses on improving equitable follow-up care for survivors of childhood cancer. The position is embedded in the LATER-EQUITY study, where the research team examines how socioeconomic differences influence access to and use of survivorship care. The project asks why some survivors, especially those from families with lower income or lower educational attainment, may receive less support than they need, and how care can be better aligned with their needs and health literacy.

The student will contribute to a stepwise research programme: first mapping differences in health outcomes and use of follow-up services, then identifying the care needs of survivors with limited financial resources or limited health literacy. A further part of the project is co-creating tools with survivors as co-researchers to support clearer conversations with healthcare professionals and to improve understanding of care information.

The position is based at Radboudumc within the research group Personalized Cancer Care and Survivorship in the department of IQ Health. This group works on optimising oncological care and follow-up by tailoring it to individual risks, needs, and preferences. Its broader research themes include prediction models for personalised treatment and follow-up decisions, home monitoring with patient-reported outcomes, and risk stratification to reduce unnecessary check-ups.

The PhD student will join an active, collaborative research environment with experienced researchers and multiple fellow PhD candidates, and will work closely with the LATER group at the Princess Máxima Center. That group focuses on research for survivors of childhood cancer, with special attention to late effects and treatment-related consequences. The project also involves the Dutch Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (DCCSS) LATER 3 framework and collaboration with survivor representatives and partner organisations.

The supervisory committee named in the advert includes Iris Walraven, Cindy Verberkt, Lieke Feijen, and Heleen van der Pal, with collaboration from Leontien Kremer and the wider survivor care network.

Funding details

Funded by KiKa; PhD appointment for 4 years with salary scale depending on background (€3217–€5867 per month stated in the advert).

What's required

Applicants should have a master's degree in epidemiology, biomedical sciences, health sciences, medicine, or a related field. The candidate should have a strong interest in oncological research and the ambition to develop further in this area, with affinity for both quantitative and qualitative research. Good oral and written Dutch and English skills are required. The role calls for an organised, structured, careful, independent, proactive team player who can work with researchers, healthcare professionals, and survivor co-researchers.

How to apply

Apply via the AcademicTransfer application link. Note the first interview round is scheduled for 16 November 2026. A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required.

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Research Interests

Health Literacy

Health Disparities

Patient-reported Outcome

Childhood Cancer

Patient-centered Care