Promovendus Cardiogenetica: Cardiomyopathie en Risicovoorspelling - Maastricht University, Netherlands

About the Position

Maastricht University recruits a promotendus (doctoral candidate) in cardiogenetics, focusing on cardiomyopathy and risk prediction, with a start in January 2027. Inherited cardiomyopathies are among the most common genetic heart conditions, and predicting which patients will develop severe disease remains a major clinical challenge. The doctoral project uses clinical genetics data, family history and genetic test results to improve risk prediction models that guide screening intervals, lifestyle advice and preventive treatment for patients and their relatives.

The position is a salaried four-year doctoral appointment under the Dutch CAO-NU collective agreement within the Department of Clinical Genetics and collaborating cardiology research groups at Maastricht University Medical Centre. The doctoral candidate will assemble and analyse clinical and genetic cohort data, contribute to model development and validation, and translate findings toward clinical practice. The vacancy is advertised in Dutch and contact with patients and families makes Dutch working proficiency important.

Candidate Profile and Clinical Setting

Applicants hold a master's degree in medicine, biomedical sciences, genetics or a related field, with an interest in cardiovascular genetics and data-driven research. Affinity with statistics or machine-learning approaches is an advantage. Maastricht UMC+ offers structured PhD training, and the candidate will work in a cardiogenetics team that combines outpatient care with registry-based research on inherited heart disease.

Highlights

• PhD in cardiogenetics with start January 2027
• Cardiomyopathy risk prediction from clinical and genetic data
• Department of Clinical Genetics at Maastricht UMC+
• Cohort analysis and prediction-model development
• Salaried employment under the CAO-NU agreement
• Structured doctoral training in an academic hospital

Funding and Duration

Component	Details
Award or position	PhD fellowship / salaried position
Stipend / salary	EUR 3,204 - EUR 4,051 gross per month (CAO-NU PhD scale)
Duration	Four years (PhD employment, start January 2027)

Eligibility and Requirements

Component	Details
Applicant eligibility	Worldwide
Academic preparation	Master's in medicine, biomedical sciences, genetics or a related field; Dutch for clinical genetics contact
Language	English proficiency required; Dutch needed for clinical, fieldwork or client-facing components

Application dates

Component	Details
Recruitment status	Open
Deadline	8 November 2026
Location	Maastricht, Netherlands

About Maastricht University

Maastricht University is a public research university in the Netherlands. It offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes across health, law, business, science, humanities and social sciences. Its problem-based learning approach encourages discussion and independent study, while its international academic community connects education with interdisciplinary research and questions affecting contemporary society.

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Contact

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Important Notes

• Application deadline: 8 November 2026 - 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: 8 November 2026. Read the eligibility requirements carefully and prepare all requested documents - early applications are strongly recommended for competitive awards.

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Application guides

• University Motivation Letter: Explain Your Preparation and Course Choice
• Academic CV for PhD Applications: Structure and an Example

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://vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastricht-Promovendus-Cardiogenetica-Cardiomyopathie-en-risicovoorspelling/1375362057/