Phd-candidate Biostatistical Translation of Genetics

7 maanden geleden


Utrecht, Nederland UMC Utrecht Voltijd

PhD student vacancy for a project aimed at biostatistical translation of genetics to the clinic. We are looking for someone with affinity for bioinformatics, epilepsy and neurology.**Elke dag de zorg en de gezondheid van mensen verbeteren**Goede arbeidsvoorwaarden**Jezelf continu blijven ontwikkelen vinden we belangrijk**

**Dit ga je doen**

Join our dynamic team of PhD students and technicians in our research department, where you'll work on an innovative project to developed genetic prediction models in a real-world cohort of children who have visited the WKZ first seizure. We will assess predictive value of PRS and clinical variables to distinguish between children who developed epilepsy and those who did not.

You will work closely with a small team, provide guidance to other members, and supervise students. Your project is integrated into the MING project and focuses on the area of “Epilepsy”. We have close collaboration with clinical researchers within this focus area, in particular with the Department of Neurology.

You will get a challenging position in an innovative and collegial working environment. You will have the opportunity to actively contribute to patient care and scientific research. Together we are working on a future-oriented approach to clinical genetics and genomic and metabolic diagnostics.

**Hier ga je werken**

The research section of the Department of Genetics currently consists of three full-time PI’s that lead their genetic research groups. It also connects several clinical researchers that are part of the clinical genetics section. The Department of Genetics is part of the UMC Utrecht and provides clinical genetic care (genetic counseling), genome and metabolic diagnostics, bioinformatics and experimental and clinical research. The Genetics department of the UMC Utrecht is part of the Laboratory, Pharmacy and Biomedical Genetics division and has more than 250 employees. Our department strives to play a leading role nationally and internationally in the field of genetics and molecular biology.

With more than 12,000 employees, UMC Utrecht is one of the largest public healthcare institutions in the Netherlands and the largest employer in the Utrecht region.

Together we work to improve people's health and create the healthcare of tomorrow. Our location at the Science Park in Utrecht means that the Hubrecht Institute, the Princess Máxima Center (PMC) and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) are close by.

**Dit neem je mee**
- You hold a Master’s degree in biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, genetics or a related discipline.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary research environment and to contribute to team efforts and projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively scientific ideas, foster collaboration and independent thinking.
- Proven proficiency in written and spoken English.

**Dit bieden we jou**
- A salary between €3017 and €3824 gross per month (salary scale OIO), based on full-time employment (36 hours).
- Year-end bonus of 8.3% and holiday allowance of 8%.
- Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 70% of the monthly contribution.
- Access to a variety of online courses through GoodHabitz.
- The option to select additional employment benefits in exchange for gross salary, such as purchasing a bicycle and memberships.

Wij geloven in de kracht van een divers team waarin ruimte is voor verschillende vaardigheden, expertises, sociale en culturele achtergronden. Wij zijn benieuwd naar jou
- Onze nieuwe collega's werven we zelf. We hebben geen behoefte aan acquisitie._

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Tweede gesprek**
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Welkom**
- Wat fijn dat je bij ons aan de slag gaat Heel veel werkplezier**Kom meer te weten over werken bij het UMC Utrecht**

**Dit bieden we jou**
- Kom je bij ons werken? Dan geldt voor jou de cao umc. Daarnaast bieden we je nog veel meer en organiseren we van alles zodat jij jezelf kan blijven ontwikkelen.

**Samen zijn wij UMC Utrecht**
- Wij geloven in de kracht van een divers team waarin ruimte is voor verschillende vaardigheden, expertises, sociale en culturele achtergronden. Wij zijn benieuwd naar jou

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