PhD Candidate in Cardiovascular Medicine and Prevention
Join a clinical research group to develop personalized risk prediction models for cardiovascular diseases and improve preventive care.
Best for:Best for medical doctors (MDs) with a passion for clinical epidemiology, cardiovascular prevention, and translational research who seek to combine clinical practice with academic research.
Overview
This PhD position at UMC Utrecht’s Department of Vascular Medicine offers a three-year opportunity to conduct patient-relevant research on cardiovascular disease prevention. You will collaborate with national and international research institutes to enhance risk prediction models, personalize treatment strategies, and support shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers. The project integrates clinical data, epidemiological analysis, and health economics to advance evidence-based preventive care. Successful candidates will contribute to ongoing clinical trials and gain expertise in prognostic, etiologic, and health economic research. This role is ideal for motivated medical doctors with an interest in clinical epidemiology and cardiovascular prevention.
What you'll do
- Conduct research to improve cardiovascular disease risk prediction models by integrating multiple risk factors and health outcomes.
- Develop and refine risk scores for cardiovascular diseases using data from the Utrecht UCC-SMART cohort and other national/international datasets.
- Analyze the individual effects of preventive treatments and lifestyle interventions on cardiovascular risk.
- Personalize cardiovascular treatment strategies based on individualized risk predictions and expected treatment benefits.
- Support shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers by translating research findings into clinical practice.
- Contribute to ongoing clinical studies and international trials within vascular medicine, gaining experience in study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate research results into patient-centered care.
- Combine research with the opportunity to pursue a Postgraduate Master in Epidemiology at Utrecht University.
Requirements
Degree required: Completed medical degree (MD) and registered as a junior physician (basisarts in Dutch)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Dutch and English; proficiency in both languages required for effective communication and collaboration
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated interest and motivation for clinical research in cardiovascular medicine or related fields
- Strong analytical and methodological skills for conducting clinical and epidemiological research
- Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to translating research findings into clinical practice
- Must be a registered junior physician (basisarts)
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned
- No age restrictions mentioned
- No prior experience caps mentioned
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-19
Interested candidates should submit their application through the UMC Utrecht’s official job portal. Ensure your application includes a detailed CV, a motivation letter, and any relevant academic or professional documents. The selection process will include an interview to discuss your research interests and how they align with the project.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Proof of medical degree and registration as a junior physician
- Transcripts of academic records (if applicable)
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