PhD Candidate in Data-Driven Improvement of PTSD Treatment

Laplace Expert Ltd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsterdam University Medical Center invites applications for a PhD Candidate position focused on data-driven improvement of PTSD treatment in Amsterdam. The role centers on longitudinal analyses, treatment outcomes, and modeling to identify patient-specific trajectories.

Collaboration with Dutch clinical services and a strong Dutch-language ability are essential. The appointment covers four years with a four-year contract review and a monthly gross salary of EUR 3,217–4,077.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in psychology, health sciences, epidemiology, biomedical science, data science or similar.
• Close collaboration with Dutch clinical services; sufficient Dutch-language ability required.
• PhD candidate focuses on data-driven PTSD treatment improvement with longitudinal modelling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze longitudinal symptoms and treatment outcomes for PTSD.
• Study trajectories and predictive factors for different patients' responses to interventions.
• Collaborate with clinical services and cross-disciplinary researchers.

Skills

Longitudinal data analysis

PTSD treatment research

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/health sciences/epidemiology/biomedical science/data science

Tools

R

Python

Job description

PhD Candidate in Data-Driven Improvement of PTSD Treatment

Amsterdam University Medical Center

Netherlands

Apply by 15 Nov 2026

About This Opportunity

Amsterdam University Medical Center offers PhD Candidate in Data-Driven Improvement of PTSD Treatment in Amsterdam, focused on longitudinal data analysis and treatment outcomes in ptsd. Amsterdam UMC is recruiting a PhD candidate to study how data can improve post-traumatic stress disorder treatment in the BigData4Change research setting. The scientific question concerns identifying individual treatment trajectories and predicting when or how therapeutic interventions benefit different patients. The work involves analysing longitudinal symptoms and outcomes from PTSD treatments, including trauma-focused methods such as prolonged exposure and eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing where documented. Quantitative statistical analysis, machine learning, evaluation of treatment trajectories and interdisciplinary clinical research collaboration are involved.A relevant master’s degree in psychology, health sciences, epidemiology, biomedical science, data science or a similar discipline is required. The work involves close collaboration with Dutch clinical services and requires sufficient Dutch-language ability. The post is 36 hours weekly and involves Dutch clinical research contacts. Compensation or funding: EUR 3,217–4,077 gross per month on doctoral employment scale. Stated appointment or programme length: Four years, with initial contract subject to extension review. Application timing: 15 November 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam on source application page.

Who This Opportunity Is Best Suited For:

Applicants interested in mental health outcomes who combine clinical understanding with programming and longitudinal modelling (for instance R or Python) may be particularly well matched.

Potential Challenges / Who May Find It Less Suitable:

The role is embedded in Dutch clinical research; limited Dutch language competence may be a practical barrier. Handling sensitive patient information requires attention to ethics and data governance.

Longitudinal data analysis and treatment outcomes in PTSD

Level PhD

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration Four years, with initial contract subject to extension review

Field Clinical Psychology and Data Science

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3,217-4,077 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

A relevant master’s degree in psychology, health sciences, epidemiology, biomedical science, data science or a similar discipline is required. The work involves close collaboration with Dutch clinical services and requires sufficient Dutch-language ability.

Experience

• Longitudinal data analysis
• PTSD treatment research
• Statistical modelling
• Machine learning