PhD Researcher in Cardiac Surgery: Surgical Myectomy Research
Investigate national trends and outcomes of surgical myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy within the SAM Registry.
Best for:Best for medical graduates with a strong interest in cardiovascular clinical research, epidemiological data analysis, and registry-based studies.
Overview
Amsterdam UMC is seeking a medical researcher for a PhD position focused on evaluating surgical myectomy and emerging treatments for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the Netherlands. Operating around the nationwide SurgicAl Myectomy Registry (SAM Registry), the candidate will collaborate closely with 14 Dutch cardiothoracic centers, the Netherlands Heart Registration, and patient organizations. The role involves coordinating data collection, expanding the registry with new cardiovascular procedures, and conducting clinical epidemiological studies. The successful applicant is expected to drive independent substudies, perform systematic reviews, and publish impactful findings.
What you'll do
- Expand the national SAM Registry with new clinical procedures in cooperation with local researchers and healthcare providers across participating hospitals.
- Collect, manage, and analyze large-scale clinical research data from prospective cardiovascular databases.
- Independently design, execute, and publish peer-reviewed substudies based on registry data.
- Perform a systematic review and meta-analysis in collaboration with Maastricht UMC to establish international procedural volume benchmarks for surgical myectomy.
- Act as the central point of contact for data collection and daily coordination among 14 Dutch cardiothoracic centers, the Netherlands Heart Registration, and patient organizations.
- Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences.
Requirements
Degree required: Completed university degree in Medicine (Geneeskunde)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Dutch (good command) and medical-scientific English
Instruction: Dutch and English
- Demonstrated affinity with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, and cardiovascular research
- Strong interest in clinical-epidemiological and registry-based research methodologies
- Proficiency or strong willingness to learn advanced statistical methods such as multilevel modeling, propensity score methods, and survival analyses
- Strong organizational, social, and communication skills to coordinate multi-center collaborations
- High level of independence, accuracy, patience, and perseverance in managing a national database
- Completed university degree in Medicine
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-26
Submit your application through the official recruitment portal by completing the required candidate forms and attaching all necessary application documents before the deadline.
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- Cover letter
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