Arts-onderzoeker PhD Medische Oncologie (Phase I Immunotherapy Trials) - Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands

About the Position

Amsterdam UMC, the combined academic medical centre of the University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, recruits a physician-researcher (arts-onderzoeker) for a PhD in medical oncology. The project contributes to two phase I clinical trials of immunotherapy, embedding the doctoral candidate in the full arc of early-phase oncology research: trial design and regulatory context, patient inclusion and monitoring, translational analyses of trial samples and publication of findings. The appointment is salaried in Dutch university scale 10, between EUR 3,724 and EUR 5,867 gross per month depending on experience.

The candidate works within the medical oncology research groups at Amsterdam UMC's Amsterdam location, one of Europe's leading early-phase immunotherapy programmes. Physician-researchers in this environment combine clinical responsibilities appropriate to their training stage with dedicated research time, supported by trial coordinators, data managers and biostatisticians. The position suits a medical graduate aiming to build an academic oncology career at the interface of patient care and clinical investigation.

Candidate Profile

Applicants hold a medical degree with an interest in medical oncology and immunotherapy, and ideally early experience in clinical research or trial work. Because patient-facing components run in Dutch clinical settings, command of Dutch at professional working level is expected. Amsterdam UMC offers structured doctoral training, and the phase I portfolio provides exposure to first-in-human trial methodology, immunotherapy response monitoring and translational immunology, with results published in leading clinical journals.

Highlights

• PhD in medical oncology within two phase I immunotherapy trials
• Salaried in scale 10: EUR 3,724 - EUR 5,867 gross per month
• Physician-researcher track at Amsterdam UMC
• First-in-human trial methodology and translational analyses
• Europe-leading early-phase immunotherapy programme
• Dutch working proficiency expected for clinical components

Funding and Duration

Component	Details
Award or position	PhD fellowship / salaried position
Stipend / salary	EUR 3,724 - EUR 5,867 gross per month (schaal 10)
Duration	Four-year PhD track in a clinical research setting

Eligibility and Requirements

Component	Details
Applicant eligibility	Worldwide
Academic preparation	Medical degree (arts-examen) with affinity for oncology research; registration per the advert
Language	English proficiency required; Dutch needed for clinical, fieldwork or client-facing components

Application dates

Component	Details
Recruitment status	Open
Deadline	Rolling - apply via the Amsterdam UMC vacancy page (open until filled)
Location	Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Amsterdam UMC

Amsterdam UMC is the combined academic medical centre of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, operating from AMC and VUmc campuses. It is one of the largest biomedical research institutions in the Netherlands, with research programmes spanning infectious diseases, oncology, cardiovascular science, epidemiology, public health and health data science. The centre employs PhD candidates and postdocs on salaried contracts under the CAO-UMC collective agreement. Research vacancies are published on the werkenbij.amsterdamumc.org portal, and many doctoral projects are embedded in national and European research consortia.

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Contact

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Important Notes

• Application deadline: Open - Apply as soon as possible - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
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How to Apply

Submit your application through the official page before the deadline: Rolling - apply via the Amsterdam UMC vacancy page (open until filled). Read the eligibility requirements carefully and prepare all requested documents - early applications are strongly recommended for competitive awards.

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Application guides

• PhD Research Proposal for Europe: Structure and a Worked Example
• Applying for a PhD Without a Master's: Check the Programme Rules

English language requirements

No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is requested for this employed Dutch position; English is assessed through the application documents and an interview in English.

Official Link

https://werkenbij.amsterdamumc.org/nl/vacatures/research/arts-onderzoeker-phd-medische-oncologie