The Faculty of Human Movement Sciences is looking for 4 PhD students for translational research within MOVE:

1 PhD student for the project “Quantification of spinal segment stiffness: a clinical tool for evaluating disc degeneration” f/m
For 1,0 fte

PhD student Effects of Pre-operative Training on Post-operative Recovery of Elderly Orthopedic Patients f/m
For 1,0 fte

PhD student Effects of Pre-operative Training on Muscle Performance, Inflammation and on Muscle and Bone Mass and Quality in Elderly Orthopedic Patients f/m
For 1,0 fte

PhD student Biological Pathways for Regulation of Muscle Fiber Size and Bone Mass f/m
For 1,0 fte

The research institute MOVE is a collaboration on the VUcampus
between researchers of the Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Medical Center (VUmc)
and the Academic Center of Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA). The goal of MOVE is to gain more insight into the complex organization of human movement with the ultimate goal to optimize movement of several groups of patients (i.e. osteoporosis, arthrosis, cerebral palsy, stroke) and of healthy individuals (i.e. children, elderly,sportsmen/women, and workers). The goals of MOVE are related to (medical and dental) healthcare, with focus on prevention of injury and disorders of the musculoskeletal system as
well as repair and recovery of musculoskeletal tissue and function. Furthermore, MOVE aims to apply the results of research in the prevention of injury and disorders as well as in the improvement of performance, in ergonomics and sports. To stimulate translational research and internal collaboration MOVE will fund one research project entitled “Quantification of spinal segment stiffness: a clinical tool for evaluating disc degeneration” (1 PhD student), and one research program entitled “Pre-operative training in elderly orthopedic patients” (3 PhD students).

University Graduate
Graduated (MSc)

VU University Amsterdam

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has been a renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre for many centuries. It was here, in 1880, that the VU University Amsterdam first opened its doors to students. VU stands for 'Vrije Universiteit', which means 'Free University'. Here, 'free' refers to freedom of state and church interference. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam was established in 1880 by orthodox protestants. Nowadays it aims to be inspiring, innovative and involved.

Throughout the past century, the university has continued to expand. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 18,000 students.

Click here for an overview of faculties and institutes: http://www.english.vu.nl/About_the_VU/

The university campus and university hospital are situated in the south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is 10 kilometres away, just 8 minutes by train. With more than fifty undergraduate (or bachelor’s) programmes and almost a hundred postgraduate (or master’s) programmes, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a wide choice of study options. The programmes are of a high quality, the atmosphere is very conducive to study, and the teaching staff is easily accessible.

Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: temporary
Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional conditions of employment:
Appointment
Appointments will initially be for 18 months. After a successful evaluation the contract will be prolonged for another 30 months.

Salary
The gross salary is minimum € 2.000,- in the first year and maximum € 2.558,- in the fourth year, based on a full-time employment. The employment will have to result in a written thesis by the end of this period. You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment at www.vu.nl/vacatures.

 
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.

You can apply for this job before 15-09-2008 by sending your application to:

Applications
Please send applications with curriculum vitae and indication of vacancy number before September 15, 2008 to the VU University Amsterdam, MOVE, Faculteit der Bewegingswetenschappen, attn Mrs. Drs. O.Jukema, Van der Boechorststraat 9, 1082 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands or (preferably) per e-mail: .


Any other correspondence in response to this advertisement will not be dealt with.

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 1.2008.00258.