PhD Candidate Mechanical Circulatory Support

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• Our goal: To improve outcomes for patients with cardiogenic shock and complex cardiothoracic disease by integrating cutting-edge experimental research with high-impact clinical analysis.
• Your colleagues: A multidisciplinary team of cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, cardiologists, biomedical engineers, and data scientists within a state-of-the-art MCS lab and high-volume tertiary referral center.
• A Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Human Biology, or a closely related field.
• Strong interest in cardiovascular physiology and disease, including cardiogenic shock, cardiothoracic surgery, and mechanical circulatory support systems, combined with a translational mindset to connect experimental research with clinical applications.
• Experience with pre-clinical and/or clinical studies.
• Ability to design and conduct laboratory-based experimental research within a cardiovascular or biomedical context.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in analyzing clinical, physiological, and/or experimental datasets (including prospective and retrospective cohort studies).
• Proven ability to communicate scientific findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences, plus proficiency in Dutch at C1 level or higher due to patient interaction and clinical research involvement.
• A 12-month contract (1.0 FTE) with the prospect of a 3-year extension upon positive evaluation.
• A gross monthly salary between €3204,00 and €4051,00 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.