Post-doc/ Wetenschappelijk onderzoeker Epidemioloog

Job description

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be responsible for managing and initiating various medical-scientific research projects on the skin disease Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) within the Department of Dermatology. You will be part of a research team that primarily focuses on the direct patient-related aspects of HS, including clinical trials, observational studies, and epidemiological research. 

In addition, you will be involved in: 

• Supervising PhD students.
• Setting up, coordinating, and conducting scientific research.
• Contributing to grant applications for new research projects. 

You have a strong methodological background in clinical scientific research and experience in applying for research funding. 

Work environment

A healthy population and excellent healthcare through research and education. That is what Erasmus MC stands for. Pioneering work, pushing boundaries, and leading the way in research, education, and patient care. We are home to thinkers who take action: driven professionals who use their expertise to improve and innovate healthcare today and health outcomes for tomorrow. 

The Department of Dermatology is dedicated to transferring (education, training, and public information), applying (patient care and diagnostics), and expanding (research) knowledge within the field of dermatology. 

Within clinical epidemiological research, a wide range of local, national, and international research projects are conducted. This research contributes to the development of better treatments, new medications, increased understanding of the pathophysiology of skin diseases, early disease detection, and improvements in healthcare processes for patients. 

Our core values are expertise, reliability, quality, and innovation. Collaboration, patient-centeredness, compassion, and professionalism are central within the team. You will have the opportunity to attend training courses and educational programs related to medical scientific research. 

Qualifications and skills

You hold a PhD and have a (para)medical or biomedical background. In addition, you have broad practical experience in conducting and coordinating scientific epidemiological research. 

You are enthusiastic, have strong communication skills, and possess excellent organizational abilities. You are proactive, able to oversee and coordinate activities effectively, and take responsibility independently as well as within a team. Furthermore, you demonstrate leadership qualities and actively participate in supervising PhD students. 

You are able to set priorities and maintain a structured and accurate approach, even under high workloads. You are supportive and service-oriented while remaining firm when it comes to regulations and stakeholder interests. 

In addition, you possess: 

• Knowledge of legislation and regulations related to clinical research. Involvement in upcoming changes in legislation is considered an advantage. Knowledge of GDPR is a plus.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken, at the level required for scientific publications.
• Strong computer skills (including databases, Word, Excel, electronic patient records, and SPSS).
• An ICH-GCP certificate or a successfully completed BROK examination.
• A correct and professional approach to handling confidential patient information.

In addition, successful completion of a monitoring course or experience in monitoring clinical scientific research is considered an advantage. You have the ambition to help the research team grow and innovate further and are capable of preparing grant applications and actively contributing to them. 

Before you apply please check our conditions for employment.

Terms of employment

• 12-month contract with the intention to extend.
• Gross monthly salary between €3,724 and €5,867 (Scale 10), based on a 36-hour workweek.
• Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) salary increase of 3.5% from May 2027.
• Varied role with extensive interaction across the department.
• End-of-year bonus (13th month salary), paid in November, plus travel expense reimbursement.
• Pension scheme through ABP, with Erasmus MC covering 70% of the pension contribution, resulting in a higher net salary than you might expect.
• Access to Erasmus MC sports facilities. Have a flat tire? Our bicycle repair service will be happy to help. 

More information

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. H.H. van der Zee, Dermatologist, via e-mail: [email protected] 

No agencies please.