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post-doc prediction, subgrouping, and outcomes in osteoarthritis (PROBE)
post-doc prediction, subgrouping, and outcomes in osteoarthritis (PROBE)
Applying big data techniques and advanced statistics to establish new biomarkers for prediction, subgrouping, and outcomes in osteoarthritis.- Closing date 19-01-2026
- 2480
- 22 - 29 hours
- Research university
- Research & Education
- Closing date 19-01-2026
- 2480
Job description
The post-doc will become a member of the PROBE consortium; a five-year and 38 partner consortium aimed to revolutionise the way osteoarthritis is understood, diagnosed and treated by developing multimodal patient-relevant endpoints, advanced predictive models, and next-generation clinical trial designs using federated big data and AI technologies.
The specific tasks assigned to the post-doc include the structuring of osteoarthritis experts’ input on the selection, training, and harmonization of PROBE data, specifically focused on patient demographics, patient reported outcome measures, pain phenotype data, performance-based measures, and comorbidities. Using the foundation models created by the data experts, the post-doc will be tasked with overseeing the biomarker analyses, leveraging the of osteoarthritis experts’ input. Study results will need to be reported in scientific papers.
Work environment
You will be employed at the research line on Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Department of General Practice of Erasmus MC. Our research aims to address research questions with clinical relevance for patients and general practitioners in primary care and with a direct link to daily clinical practice. We strongly promote an evidence based approach and aim to improve the management of general practitioners for patients with musculoskeletal disorders in general practice. Our studies are typically designed from a clinical epidemiological perspective and include, for example, large prospective cohort studies, diagnostic studies and randomized clinical trials. We also have considerable expertise in performing systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
You will work in a pleasant office environment and maintain regular contact with other project team members. This facilitates easy consultation and contributes to a pleasant and collaborative work atmosphere.
Qualifications and skills
- A PhD in Medicine, Epidemiology, Biomedicine/Biomedical sciences, Health sciences, Biostatistics, or similar
- Knowledge of patient-reported outcome measures, pain, performance-based measures, and comorbidities in osteoarthritis
- Experience in the studies on osteoarthritis biomarkers
- Fluent English in writing and oral communication
Before you apply please check our conditions for employment.
Terms of employment
- A one-year contract with the possibility of extension to 3 years
- A 0.6-0.8 fte employment at salary scale 11 of the COA for University Medical Centers
- Budget for attending (inter)national conferences and PROBE consortium meetings, and academic training
- A 13th-month salary paid in November and travel allowance
- Pension insurance with ABP. We pay 70% of your pension premium, meaning your net salary will be higher than you might think
- Sports facilities at Erasmus MC. And if you have a flat tire, our bicycle mechanic will be happy to fix it
More information
Make this vacancy your new job! Apply now via the application button. It all starts with taking action. Questions about the vacancy? Associate professor Jos Runhaar, will be happy to answer them via j.runhaar@erasmusmc.nl or 010-704 41 92.
No agencies please.
Application proces
Application proces
Step 1 - Apply
Did we get you excited about this position? Submit your application through the application button. You will receive a confirmation of receipt from our recruiter right away.
Step 2 - Selection
Based on your application, we check to see if there is a fit between us. We will let you know as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.
Step 3 - Job interview
You have been invited for an interview, great! In this first meeting we get to know each other and see if You can form an idea of the position, the department and Erasmus MC. If the interview goes well usually a second interview follows.
Step 4 - Offer and terms of employment
It’s a match! Your future manager will discuss your salary and employment with you. You will also receive more information about our other terms of employment.
Step 5 - Getting started
Your first working day has come! We are more than happy to have you. Your new department will give you a warm welcome and provide you with all the information you need. Enjoy your job at Erasmus MC!
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