Postdoctoral researcher in gender & cardiovascular health in Medical Psychology
EQUITY-AF is a Horizon Europe-funded project that aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation by addressing differences related to biological sex and sociocultural gender factors.
The project will develop a sex-specific risk prediction tool that integrates hormonal, genetic and social factors. This approach aims to improve diagnostic technologies and inform more effective treatment strategies for people with atrial fibrillation.
The project brings together experts from several European countries. At Amsterdam UMC, the work package on sociocultural gender determinants is coordinated by Dr. David Doyle at the Department of Medical Psychology, Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc. You will work closely with Dr. Doyle's research group and collaborate with an international, interdisciplinary network of researchers in cardiovascular health.
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will investigate the social and cultural factors that influence gender and cardiovascular health, with a particular focus on women's health. You will contribute to research within EQUITY-AF and have opportunities to develop your own research interests in social factors related to gender and health.
The position is available for three years, with the possibility of renewal following a successful review at the end of the first year.
Your activities include:
- Contributing to research studies developed as part of the EQUITY-AF project.
- Investigating sociocultural gender determinants in cardiovascular health.
- Collaborating with researchers from different disciplines and European institutions.
- Developing your own research interests in gender, health and social factors.
You are an independent and motivated researcher with a strong interest in gender and health. You are keen to contribute to research that improves women's health and healthcare.
You also have:
- A PhD in a field relevant to gender and health, particularly cardiovascular health, such as psychology, neuroscience or public health, or be close to completing your PhD in one of these fields.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Experience with mixed-methods research in the sociomedical sciences (desirable).
- Experience with machine learning approaches to health data (desirable).
- You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
- A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend for a total of three years.
- Classification in salary scale 10: € 3.724 to € 5.867 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.
- Holiday hours: 194.4 per year for full time and a possibility to save additional hours.
- 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).
- Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme.
- Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.
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You will join the Department of Medical Psychology at Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc. The department conducts research across several fields, including gender, medical communication, professional performance and neuropsychology.
Dr. Doyle's research group includes postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, research assistants and interns at bachelor's and master's level. The group regularly welcomes international researchers and collaborates closely with the Center of Expertise on Gender Dysphoria.
You will work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment that values diversity and inclusion. Through EQUITY-AF, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers across Europe and contribute to research that addresses gender-related differences in cardiovascular health.
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The first round of interviews is scheduled for 4 November. We ask you to keep this date in mind.
Do you have any questions? For specific information regarding this vacancy, please contact Dr. David Doyle at d.m.doyle@amsterdamumc.nl.
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.
