PHD Candidate

Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG)

Groningen

Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG)

• Groningen - 36 uur - WO - € 3.217,- tot € 4.077,-

PhD Candidate in PET/CT for infection and inflammation in Groningen

Education: WO Hours: 36 hours a week Salary: €3.217 - €4.077 Closing date: August 31

About the Position

Do you wish to join the new Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network PREFERENCE and help us make a transformative difference in the field of molecular imaging? Then, apply to join the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, one of the partners of PREFERENCE, and work on the detection of early-stage infection and inflammation.

Your role:

You will pursue research towards the project under the supervision of Professors Charalampos Tsoumpas, Andor Glaudemans, Riemer Slart, and Joyce van Sluis. You will also have an international coach from the University of Turku and a business coach from Siemens Healthineers. Furthermore, you will participate in training activities, undertake secondments with European academic institutions and industries, and collaborate closely with the other 14 PhD candidates of the network. You will register for a PhD with the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, and your work is expected to lead to conference presentations, peer-reviewed journal articles, open-source software, patent applications, and eventually in clinical products.

Work Environment

The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is one of the largest and most innovative academic hospitals in the Netherlands, and the largest employer in the Northern Netherlands. In addition to providing clinical care, it is a constituent member of the University of Groningen with a strong focus on research, training, and education. The Department of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging, as part of UMCG, has an international reputation for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and front-end resear...