Physician-Researcher Controlled Human Infection Model (CHIM)

About your role

You will join the Center for Infectious Diseases (LUCID) at LUMC as a physician-researcher. Your work will focus on designing and conducting clinical studies aimed at developing vaccines. A key component of these studies is the use of Controlled Human Infection Models (CHIMs), where healthy volunteers are deliberately exposed to pathogens in a controlled setting. This approach provides valuable insights into the progression, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases. You will write study protocols, recruit participants, collect data, and take biological samples. You will also serve as a bridge between clinical trials and immunological research, working within multidisciplinary research teams to translate results into scientific publications.

Your top tasks:

• Writing protocols for clinical studies.
• Recruiting and guiding volunteers.
• Collecting data and taking biological samples.
• Coordinating tasks within the clinical study.
• Developing research findings into scientific articles.
• Supporting colleagues in the execution of other studies involving healthy volunteers.

About your workplace

You will work within LUCID’s clinical research group, in close collaboration with the immunology team. Both teams have a strong translational research focus and include several (international) PhD candidates with backgrounds in medicine, biomedical sciences, and chemistry, as well as research analysts and bachelor’s and master’s students. The groups collaborate intensively with various departments within and beyond LUMC.

About you

You are curious, enthusiastic, and enjoy working as part of a team. You thrive in a dynamic environment where quick thinking and adaptability are essential. You take initiative, work independently, but also know when to reach out and collaborate. You are eager to learn and view research as a way to contribute to better healthcare.

In addition, you have:

• A completed medical degree (basic physician qualification)
• A strong interest in scientific research and infectious diseases
• Preferably clinical experience (not required)

Our offer

Driven by health; that's our mission. This applies not only to our patients but also to our employees. We strive to provide a safe, inclusive and equitable work environment, with a focus on talent development and connected leadership. In order to be able to continue to learn and develop, we offer internal and external training. You are also entitled to an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), holiday allowance, sports budget, bicycle scheme, home office allowance and an excellent commuting allowance. Furthermore, as an employee of LUMC, you are also affiliated with the ABP pension fund. This means that 70% of your pension premium is paid by LUMC, leaving you with a higher net salary. Nice, right?

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What do we represent?

As an academic medical center, LUMC strives to have a workforce that is a good reflection of society. We are committed to the highest quality in health care, education and (international) research, in which diverse perspectives are essential. Sustainability is also a high priority for us: we are committed to a healthy future, not only for people, but also for the planet. In line with these values, we aim to be a creative and inspiring place to work, where everyone feels at home, safe and valued. It's all about who you are and what you bring to contribute, regardless of your background. Together, we work toward a sustainable and inclusive future, both for the people around us and for the world we live in. Together, we are LUMC.  

More information

• As a physician-researcher, your salary will range between €3,493 and €5,504 gross per month (scale 10, CAO UMC), based on a full-time appointment.
• An increase in the collective wage agreement will take place as of 1 July 2025.
• You’ll receive a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement. A PhD track is among the possibilities.
• The procedure involves several stages, including an interview and the possibility to join in activities of the group.Detailed information about the next steps in the application process will follow soon.
• Applications from employment/recruitment agencies will not be considered.