Clinical Researcher and PhD Candidate in Benign Hematology and Hemostasis
Join UMC Utrecht’s Van Creveld Clinic to conduct investigator-initiated clinical trials and advance patient care in rare blood disorders.
Best for:Best for recent medical graduates with clinical experience in hematology and a passion for investigator-initiated clinical trials and translational research.
Overview
This PhD position at the Van Creveld Clinic, part of UMC Utrecht, focuses on clinical research in benign hematology and hemostasis, with a specific emphasis on rare blood cell diseases. The successful candidate will participate in two ongoing international clinical trials, ensuring patient follow-up and protocol safety while designing and implementing a new study from hypothesis to execution. Under the supervision of Dr. Eduard J. van Beers, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, blending clinical expertise with methodological rigor. The role demands a strong clinical background, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes in non-oncological hematological disorders.
What you'll do
- Conduct patient follow-up and monitor safety and efficacy in two ongoing international clinical trials focused on rare blood disorders.
- Design and initiate a new investigator-initiated clinical study, from hypothesis formulation to implementation.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including internist-hematologists and pediatric hematologists, to deliver patient care and conduct research.
- Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and contribute to the clinical decision-making process for non-oncological hematological patients.
- Participate in the clinical services for benign hematology, thrombosis, and hemostasis, integrating research with direct patient care.
- Work under the guidance of Dr. Eduard J. van Beers to balance clinical expertise with methodological rigor in research design.
Requirements
Degree required: Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with recent completion of residency training in hematology or related specialty
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Dutch; proficiency in English for research collaboration and documentation
Instruction: Dutch (for clinical practice); English (for research supervision and documentation)
- Proven clinical experience in hematology, particularly benign hematology or hemostasis
- Strong interest and experience in clinical trials, especially investigator-initiated studies
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary clinical research environment
- Familiarity with clinical research protocols and patient safety standards
- Commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based clinical practice
- Open to candidates with recent completion of medical residency training
- No specific nationality restrictions, but compliance with Dutch work permit regulations applies
- No prior experience caps, but clinical research experience is preferred
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-29 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Interested candidates should apply directly through the AcademicTransfer portal. Submit your CV, cover letter, and any relevant documentation demonstrating clinical and research experience. Contact Ward van Beers for further inquiries.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Proof of medical degree and residency completion
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
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