PhD candidate in Clinical Data Science – iCARE4CVD Project

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PhD candidate in Clinical Data Science – iCARE4CVD Project

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Offer DescriptionJob Description
This PhD position is a shared position between the Institute of Data Science, part of the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences and Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences at Maastricht University. You will contribute to the iCARE4CVD project, focusing on the interaction of patient characteristics, biomarkers, treatment, and outcomes to develop models for personalized medicine.We are looking for a motivated and dedicated PhD student with a master’s degree in medicine, emphasizing a strong interest and experience in data science. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and conducting clinical studies to understand the nuances of patient care. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of data science and clinical practice, driving research with a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
The tasks of the successful candidate include:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (healthcare professionals, engineers, data scientists, data privacy expert ect) to gather, process, and analyze diverse healthcare datasets.
• Conduct Clinical Studies.
• Apply data analytics and machine learning techniques to extract valuable insights from complex data and interpretation of results in the clinical context.
• Develop predictive models to identify treatment response in patients at high risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• Work on data integration and standardization to ensure interoperability between different data sources.
• Contribute to the translation of research findings into actionable clinical practice guidelines and interventions.
• Communicate research findings through presentations, publications, and reports.
• Participation in project meetings and contribution to reports, as well as possible travels across Europe and beyond for the implementation of the project and participation in conferences.
• Assist in teaching activities of the departments.
• Align research goals to real-world requirements.

RequirementsSpecific RequirementsRequirements

• Master’s degree in Medicine with a strong interest and experience in data science.
• The candidate preferably has a strong academic background and understanding in clinical medicine.
• Excellent programming skills (esp. Python).
• Proven experience in health data analysis, including machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.
• Familiarity and previous clinical research experience in cardiovascular diseases or related conditions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent command of English both in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a large team. In this project you will work within the two departments, as well as with collaborators across Europe and USA.
• Passionate and creative researcher with a serious interest in publishing in top venues in the field.
• Strong presentation, writing, communication, and organizational skills are required for this position.

Additional InformationBenefitsWhat we offer
As PhD candidate in Clinical Data Science – iCARE4CVD Projectat Faculty of Science & Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale P according to UFO profile Promovendus, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €2770,00 and €3539,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon a positive evaluation, an extension of 3 years will follow.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as ‘acknowledge and appreciate’.

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, .Additional commentsCurious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Hans-Peter Burnner- La Rocca (Professor) via or Visara Urovi (Associate Professor) via for more information.Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new PhD candidate in Clinical Data Science – iCARE4CVD Project? Apply now, no later than May 20, 2024 for this position.Depending on your current location, you may be invited for an interview via MS Teams or in person. To apply for the position, submit the following documents

• cover letter (1 page max), which includes a motivation of your interest in the vacancy and an explanation of why you would fit well for the PhD position;
• a detailed curriculum vitae;
• a course list of your Masters and Bachelor programs (including grades);
• results of a recent English language test, or other evidence of your English language capabilities;
• name and contact information of two references

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Maastricht University Country Netherlands City Maastricht Postal Code 6229EN Street Paul-Henri Spaaklaan 1 GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact CityMaastricht WebsiteStreetMinderbroedersberg 4 Postal Code6211 LKSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Maastricht, Limburg

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Sat, 20 Apr 2024 02:31:44 GMT

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