We are looking for a PhD candidate to join the Dutch Heart Foundation-funded project DIVERSE-CVD. This research programme is a flagship collaboration between Amsterdam UMC, Erasmus MC and Radboudumc and focuses on improving cardiovascular risk prediction through diversity-aware artificial intelligence.
In this project, you will work with clinical datasets and large population biobanks containing electrocardiogram (ECG) data and cardiovascular outcomes. Your research will focus on developing and evaluating AI models that predict the onset and progression of atrial fibrillation, including post-operative atrial fibrillation, while accounting for population diversity.
Would you like to find out more about the various phases within the PhD trajectory? You can read more information on this page.
As a PhD candidate, you will contribute to the development of innovative AI methods for cardiovascular research and clinical practice. Your work includes:
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developing and implementing reusable data preprocessing pipelines for clinical and research data;
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transforming clinical data into research-ready datasets;
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developing and evaluating machine learning and deep learning models for diverse patient populations;
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improving model reproducibility through APIs, documentation and reusable workflows;
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publishing scientific articles and presenting research findings at national and international conferences.
You will collaborate closely with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, data scientists and researchers across participating institutions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and communicative researcher who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams and is eager to contribute to innovative cardiovascular research. You have:
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a completed master's degree in biomedical engineering, technical medicine, computer science, artificial intelligence or a related field;
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demonstrated affinity with cardiology or cardiovascular research;
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experience with Python and/or R;
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experience with cloud computing and/or Unix-based high-performance computing environments;
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strong organisational, communication and collaboration skills.
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You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
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A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend for a total of four years. The Guideline PhD contract applies to this vacancy.
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Classification in salary scale OIO: € 3.108 to € 3.939 gross for full-time employment (depending on experience). In addition to a good basic salary, we offer 8.3% end-of-year bonus. Calculate your net salary here. As of 1 July 2026, the salary will be increased by 3.5% in accordance with the collective labor agreement (CAO UMC).
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Holiday hours: 194.4 per year for full time and a possibility to save additional hours.
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100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs. If you travel by foot, bicycle, or car, a mileage allowance of €0.21 per km applies (up to a maximum of 40 km one way by car).
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Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme.
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Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.
Watch this video with more information about joining Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
You will work at Amsterdam UMC and become part of the Centre for Computational Cardiology within the department of Cardiology of the Heart Center. You will also work closely with the unit Translational Electrophysiology of the department of Cardiology at Erasmus MC.
Amsterdam UMC is internationally recognised for its expertise in inherited cardiovascular diseases, cardiac rhythm disorders and device research. Erasmus MC is a leading centre in translational electrophysiology and research into the mechanisms underlying cardiac arrhythmias.
You will join an ambitious, collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment where scientific excellence, innovation and personal development go hand in hand. Your supervisory team consists of dr. A.F. Schmidt and prof. dr. F.W. Asselbergs at Amsterdam UMC, and prof. dr. N.M.S. de Groot and dr. M. van Schie at Erasmus MC.
Amsterdam UMC Research BV supports scientific research on a not-for-profit basis. Through this, we provide researchers with everything they need to excel. Our principal investigators (PIs) and project leaders are supported in areas including project management, finance and human resources. For medical-scientific research projects, legal support is also provided.
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Please note that applications will be reviewed by a joint selection committee from Amsterdam UMC and Erasmus MC.
During the publication period, applications will be handled continuously. If the vacancy is filled, it will be closed prematurely.
If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact dr. A. Floriaan Schmidt, Associate professor, at [email protected].
A reference check, screening and hiring assessment may be part of the procedure. Read here whether that applies to you. If you join us, we ask you for a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).
Internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates in case of equal suitability.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy will not be considered.
