PhD Epidemiology of Kidney Replacement Therapy in Europe

Amsterdam UMC is inviting applications for a PhD position focusing on the epidemiology of kidney failure and replacement therapy across European countries. Working primarily with data from the European Renal Association (ERA) Registry, the successful candidate will analyze patient characteristics, treatment modalities, and clinical outcomes. Responsibilities include expanding the research database, contributing to annual registry data collection and reporting, and publishing scientific papers as the foundation of a doctoral thesis. The interdisciplinary research team collaborates closely with international nephrologists, offering an excellent environment for professional development.

• Conduct epidemiological studies on patients undergoing dialysis or kidney transplantation across European countries
• Analyze registry datasets to investigate occurrence rates, patient demographics, and clinical outcomes
• Expand existing databases by integrating newly available variables to address critical research gaps
• Contribute to the annual data collection process for the European Renal Association (ERA) Registry
• Assist in drafting and publishing the ERA Registry annual report and related peer-reviewed scientific articles
• Draft manuscript chapters that will form the core of the doctoral dissertation
• Collaborate intensively with senior researchers, data managers, and an international network of nephrologists