You will join the Department of Neonatology at the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital (WKZ), an internationally recognized neonatal neurology expertise center. Collaborating with neonatologists, rehabilitation specialists, machine learning experts, and the Family Advisory Council (FAC), you will work at the intersection of clinical care and research. FAC will support co-creation of recommendations and strategies for implementing ML tools in neonatal care.

The department of Neonatology specializes in understanding and treating brain injuries in critically ill newborns, utilizing advanced brain imaging, bedside neuromonitoring, and standard long-term follow-up.

We are looking for a motivated, team-oriented, and empathetic researcher with:

• A Master’s degree in Technical Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience & Cognition, or a related field.
• A strong interest in applying machine learning to clinical care.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with parents in high-stress situations.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

We consider it an advantage if you bring either of the following:

• Experience in MRI brain imaging and/or EEG analysis.
• Background in machine learning models or working with large datasets.

Deadline for this application is the 31st of January 2025. Selected applicants are then invited for the first interviews on the 3rd of February between 10 AM -2 PM. If you are selected after that, you will be invited for a second round of interviews on the 6th of February between 1-5 PM.

The contract commences on the 1st of April 2025.

• A salary between € 3017 - € 3824 gross per month, based on full-time employment (36 hours).
• Salary increase of 3% from July 2025, according to the collective labor agreement (cao)
• Year-end bonus of 8.3% and holiday allowance of 8%.
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 70% of the monthly contribution.
• 100% public transport reimbursement. Are you coming on foot, by bike or by car? You will then receive a reimbursement of € 0.18 per km (by car up to a max. of 40 km one way).
• Possibilities to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• The option to select additional employment benefits in exchange for gross salary, such as purchasing a bicycle and memberships.