PhD-candidate ‘Beat the rhythm: effects of physical activity in patients with atrial fibrillation'

1 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc)

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

20 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

36.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you interested in an exciting PhD-position that is focused on international collaboration between scientific and industrial partners? This is your opportunity! We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious PhD-candidate who will examine the role of physical activity in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. For this position it is important that you are fluent in Dutch and that you also have good writing skills in Dutch. It is convenient if you can also speak and write German and English.

The project aims to improve treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation; the most common cardiac arrhythmia in the world. The role of exercise and physical activity is not well studied, especially not in relation to ablation (a surgical intervention in the treatment of ablation).

In this Interreg-project you will closely work with partners in the Dutch-German EUregion Rijn-Waal, with another PhD-student for ‘beat the rhythm’ being positioned at the Evangelisches Krankenhaus Dusseldorf.

First, together with the German and Dutch partners, you will evaluate the physical activity patterns of patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled for ablation. Second, you will set-up an online intervention to promote physical activity within the home environment of patients with atrial fibrillation. Third, you will evaluate the effects of this intervention in a randomised controlled trial. This project will ultimately lead to improved care for patients with atrial fibrillation, leading to a reduction in complaints and improvement of quality of life.

Together with the German PhD-student, you will perform the proposed studies. You will be the main spokesperson for all partners involved in this project. You will be closely supervised by a team of well-experienced researchers and clincians, who will help you to plan, perform and analyse the proposed studies and to write scientific papers.

In addition to this challenging project, we offer:

• A timulating and friendly working environment.
• An experienced supervisory team and excellent embedding within the department.
• Several opportunities for personal development.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

You are an ambitious and enthusiastic researcher who will focus on the role of physical activity in the treatment of atrial fibrillation for 3 years, and will set-up and strengthen the collaborative links with our German partners. You have finished a MSc-degree within a relevant area: Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, or Medical Biology. You are someone who is persuasive and ambitious. Also positive, proactive and independent are words that describe you.

You have affinity and experience in setting up and performing human-based research within a clinical setting. And you already have experience in data analysis and statistics. Preferably, you also have a BROK-certificate. It is important that you are fluent in Dutch and that you also have good writing skills in Dutch. It is convenient if you can also speak and write German and English.

Additional Information
Benefits

Your primary working place will be the section Human Physiology of the Department of Medical BioSciences, but you will also regularly work together with the German partners. Working from home (partially) is possible upon reasonable request and in discussion with your supervisors. At Radboud university medical center, you build on your future. We are committed to providing the best care, education, and research. And we are true to our word, because we help you develop and seize opportunities and give you the room to grow. As an employer, we believe that employees should feel vital and happy at work in all stages of life. We are also committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment. Our employment conditions contribute to that. What we offer:

• The salary depends on education. Scale 10 will be offered to MSc medical graduates; a gross monthly salary between €3.359 and € 5.292. Those holding degrees in other disciplines will be offered scale 10A: upon commencement of employment, you will start at scale 10A, step 0 (€2,901 based on a full-time appointment). Over a maximum period of 4 years, you will progress to scale 10A, step 3 (€3,677 based on a full-time appointment). You will also receive an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and a 47% to 72% bonus for working unsocial hours.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal development. You can take a variety of courses in our online learning environment. You can also share knowledge with colleagues through digital learning spaces – perfect for getting inspired and inspiring others.
• Your well-being and vitality are our priorities. For instance, you can enjoy a 40% discount on a sports subscription at the Radboud Sports Center along with access to the Healthy Professionals program designed to assist you in managing your energy. If you are going through a life-changing event, our Company Support Team and a personal coach are there to help you.
• Support in achieving a good work-life balance at every stage of your life. This includes advice and training courses (from ‘Millennial Dilemmas’ to ‘Your Career After 57’), activities at our own mindfulness center , and informal caregiving consultations if you have questions about juggling work and caregiving responsibilities at home.
• 168 holiday hours per year (23 days) based on a 36-hour working week.
• 26 weeks of parental leave, nine of which are paid.
• You build up a pension by ABP Pension Fund, and Radboudumc pays 70% of the pension premium.
• Discounts on health insurance and ten other types of insurance, from home insurance to legal assistance.
• An allowance for your travel expenses or a working-from-home allowance of €2 per day.

Selection process

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Send an email to Prof. Dr. Dick Thijssen , professor Cardiovascular Physiology. Use the Apply button to submit your application.

Additional comments

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Send an email to Prof. Dr. Dick Thijssen , professor Cardiovascular Physiology. Use the Apply button to submit your application.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/338440/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Radboudumc

Country

Netherlands

City

Nijmegen

Postal Code

6525 GA

Street

Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/338440/phd-candidate-beat-the-rhythm-effect…

Contact

City

Nijmegen

Website

http://www.radboudumc.nl/

Street

Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10

Postal Code

6525 GA

STATUS: EXPIRED