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Radboud Excellence Professorships
The Radboud Excellence Initiative is a joint enterprise of Radboud University and Radboudumc. Researchers who are established in their discipline may be nominated for a Professorship.
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Do you want your research to have a significant impact on healthcare? Patients and their quality of life are of utmost importance to us and all of our efforts are focused on improvement and innovation.
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Why do research at the Radboudumc?
- A combination of life sciences, health sciences and clinical practice, with an impressive infrastructure.
- An environment focused on cross-disciplinary research divided into research programs where the main aim is to achieve relevant translations to care and cure solutions and so have a significant impact on healthcare.
- Researchers at all levels are given a tailored-made program that includes individual coaching.
- Plenty of opportunities to further develop your professional competencies by means of talent management programs as well as extra courses in a variety of disciplines.
- A joint campus with Radboud University, strengthening its position as a research and learning facility.
- PhD and postdoc salaries are higher compared to many other European countries and the USA
- Support in finding accommodation and requesting work and resident permits.
- Advantageous terms and conditions of employment.
Why live in Nijmegen?
- An internationally orientated city with international airports nearby.
- Ideally centered with cities as Amsterdam, Brussels and Dusseldorf just a few hours’ drive away.
- Scenic surrounding with the city located beside the river Waal en surrounded by a diverse landscape.
- The oldest city of the Netherlands with many social and cultural activities.
- Excellent public transport and safe bike paths.
- Holds international sports events such as the International Four Days Marches, the Zevenheuvelen Run, Marieken Run.
Why work in the Netherlands?
- Dutch scientific research is rated disproportionately high internationally.
- Most people can speak good English, making it easier to communicate.
- Reduction in tax for immigrants with specialized knowledge. Subject to conditions, candidates can apply for ‘Expatriate status’, sometimes known as ‘the 30% rule’ where the first 30% of your gross income is tax-free.
- Subject to conditions, 40% tax reduction on mortgage interest rates when buying a house.
- In nearly all situations, the partner is also allowed to work in the Netherlands.
