Join us!
Within our team we are regularly looking for enthusiastic physician-researchers who want to participate in a PhD program of up to 4 years.
Our team also offers students the opportunity to conduct master research.
Email gbsstudies@erasmusmc.nl if you are interested!
New per July 2024
Our neuroimmunology research group is looking for an enthusiastic physician-researcher!
Job description
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare, disabling but treatable immune-mediated peripheral nerve disorder that causes muscle weakness and sensory disturbances.
We conduct research into new treatment options (and pharmacokinetics) of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) and subcutaneous immunoglobulins, but also into the effect of other immune-modulating treatments.
In addition, we actively participate in cohort studies. In this patient-related research, you will help as a PhD candidate to set up and conduct clinical studies into better treatment of CIDP, from including patients to analyzing data. In addition to scientific research, you will also see neuromuscular patients at the neurology outpatient clinic.
Work environment
You will become part of a close and nationally and internationally renowned neuromuscular research team consisting of neurologists, immunologists, PhD students and postdocs.
Within our research group, there is intensive collaboration with the departments of immunology, clinical neurophysiology, paediatric neurology, epidemiology, social health care and statistics.
There is a good educational program in which the NIHES courses form an important part of your training as a scientific researcher. The PhD organization of the Erasmus MC (Promeras) also offers a course in scientific writing in English.
Every two weeks there is a neuro-immunology research lunch and there are regular social activities. We also go to national and international conferences with the research group so that you can present the results of your research, get to know people and gain new ideas. Together we want to improve the future for people with inflammatory polyneuropathy. Will you help?
Profile
- You are a BIG registered basic physician
- You enjoy working in a team
- You have good communication skills and are fluent in Dutch and English
- Demonstrable experience in conducting scientific research and/or clinical experience as a (basic) physician or senior intern in a neurology department is an advantage, but not a requirement
What we offer
- The appointment is for a period of up to 4 years, the period required to complete a PhD program by writing a dissertation (PhD).
- The gross monthly salary, depending on the previous education, is between €3,824 and €5,504 (scale 10) for a full working week of 36 hours.
- Excellent secondary conditions, such as a 13th month that is already paid in November and a personal travel expenses budget.
- A pension insurance with the ABP. We pay approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
- Special benefits, such as a physiotherapist and a bicycle repairman from the company. And there is also a sports club where you can work on your fitness after work.
All employment conditions are in accordance with the collective labor agreement for University Medical Centers.
More information
Would you like to join our team? You can send your CV and cover letter to Dr. Krista Kuitwaard.
Do you have any questions about this vacancy? Prof Pieter van Doorn and Prof Bart Jacobs will be happy to answer them on telephone number 010-7033780 (P.A. van Doorn) or 010-7043999 (B.C. Jacobs). You can also contact Dr. Krista Kuitwaard via k.kuitwaard@erasmusmc.nl, or Marlies Baars, physician-researcher CIDP via 010-7044209/ a.baars@erasmusmc.nl.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not desired.
