PhD Candidate Ophthalmology

About your role

In this PhD position, you will focus on the clinical application of a newly developed cone-beam CT scanner for the eye. You will work closely with clinicians and researchers to determine the diagnostic value of this imaging technique and investigate how this technology can contribute to more accurate proton therapy for the eye. As part of the multidisciplinary CAPTOR project, you will serve as the bridge between technological innovation and clinical implementation.

Your core tasks include:

• Scanning patients using the new cone-beam CT scanner.
• Evaluating the diagnostic value of the images in collaboration with ophthalmologists and radiologists.
• Investigating how the images can contribute to more accurate proton therapy planning, together with radiation oncologists at LUMC and HollandPTC.
• Collaborating with researchers and healthcare professionals to ensure successful clinical implementation of the technology.

You will be part of an ambitious project where technological innovation and patient care go hand in hand, offering you the opportunity to make a direct contribution to improving ophthalmic treatments.

About your workplace

LUMC is an academic hospital where innovation and patient care go hand in hand. As a PhD candidate, you will work within the C.J. Gorter MRI Center, a research group focused on developing new imaging technologies. Here, you will contribute to groundbreaking projects, such as the development of a cone-beam CT scanner with direct applications for the care of patients with eye cancer. Within the MReye group, you will specifically focus on the eye while also collaborating with the ophthalmology and radiotherapy departments within the Leiden Ocular Tumor Center. This environment allows you to quickly translate technological innovations into clinical practice and offers a unique opportunity for both scientific and clinical development.

About you

You possess excellent communication skills and a strong eye for detail. You demonstrate independence and enthusiasm when working on collaborative projects and can communicate effectively with both academic and industrial partners. In addition, you have strong organizational skills and the flexibility to adapt to a dynamic research environment. You are results-oriented and motivated to develop and evaluate new technologies. Thanks to your fluent command of both Dutch and English, you can easily switch between patient interactions and international collaboration.

You also have:

• A completed master’s degree in Clinical Technology, Medicine, or a related field.
• Affinity with evaluating new technologies in a clinical context.
• Experience programming in a language such as Python; experience with medical imaging and/or radiotherapy is a plus.

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 PhD candidate, your salary will be between € 3,108 and € 3,939 gross per month (scale pro, CAO UMC). These figures are based on a full-time position.
• The selection process consists of two rounds: an initial online meeting to get acquainted and discuss the project in more detail (with the principal investigators), followed by an on-site round at the LUMC including a tour of the relevant departments and a short presentation on a scientific article (attended by PhD candidates and clinicians).
• Applications from employment/recruitment agencies will not be considered.