Vacancy Professor of Paediatric Urology

Job description

Radboud university medical center is in search for a successor to the Professor of Paediatric Urology who is due to retire. For this challenging and inspiring position, we are looking for a professor or someone eligible for appointment as a professor of Paediatric Urology.

The primary focus will be on providing academic paediatric urological care and organizing this within (inter)national multidisciplinary networks. Secondary task will be to involve either conducting research or education and training, depending on personal expertise.

Do you resonate with the mission of Radboudumc, 'To have a significant impact on health and healthcare,' and do you wish to collaborate with us to ensure the best care for children with rare urogenital anomalies and further network developments? Additionally, do you have a passion for conducting research or education and a track record in this area? Then we would like to connect with you!

Place of work

There are approximately 20 paediatric urologists working in the Netherlands, most of whom work in university medical centers where complex and rare conditions are treated. Radboudumc is one of the 44 recognized training centers for paediatric urology in Europe. You will join a small team of paediatric urologists with a passion for their field, supported by nurse specialists, a urotherapist, and a specialized team for paediatric surgery/urology in the operating room.

Currently, Radboudumc is proud to be the only Dutch academic medical center with a Professor of Paediatric Urology within its Urology department. We aim to maintain and further expand the recognition and influence that this position holds within (inter)national networks. In addition to providing and organizing academic patient care (approximately half of the time) and conducting research/education, the new professor will be an active member of ERN eUROGEN, the European network for rare urological and complex conditions.

Radboudumc
Radboud university medical center is a university medical center for patient care, scientific research, and education in Nijmegen. Radboud university medical center strives to be at the forefront of shaping the healthcare of the future. We do this in a person-centered and innovative way, and in close collaboration with our network. We want to have a significant impact on health and healthcare. We want to improve with each passing day, continuously working towards better healthcare, research, and education. And gaining a better understanding of how diseases arise and how we can prevent, treat, and cure them, day in and day out. This way, every patient always receives the best healthcare, now and in the future. Because that is why we do what we do.

We are here for everyone
Did you know that Radboudumc is one of the most inclusive organizations in the world? We are ranked 52nd in the Financial Times international ranking, making us the highest-ranked healthcare organization in the Netherlands. We are committed to a good gender balance in all positions. And you have the opportunity to make the most of your unique personality and talents. So, whoever you are, you are welcome!

Profile

Our ideal candidate is a professor or professor-eligible paediatric urologist (PhD, FEBU, FEAPU) with specific experience in clinical, surgical scientific innovations. You have a track record in securing grants and scientific publications and are open to innovations and drives them forward.

In addition you possess the profile below:

• Is a strong communicator.
• A team player with excellent leadership qualities.
• Has the ability to further develop current and new collaborations at local and (inter)national levels.

Employment conditions

At Radboud university medical center, you build on your future. We are committed to providing the best care, education, and research. And we are true to our word, because we help you develop and seize opportunities and give you the room to grow. As an employer, we believe that employees should feel vital and happy at work in all stages of life. We are also committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment. Our employment conditions contribute to that. What we offer: 

• A gross monthly salary of between € 12.033 and € 14.895 (scale HMS) for full-time employment. You will also receive an 8% vacation allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and, depending on the position, an allowance of 47% to 72% for working irregular hours.
• Plenty of opportunities to develop yourself. For example, you can follow various courses via our online learning environment. A lot of attention will also be paid to your wellbeing and vitality. For instance, you can take advantage of:
  • a 40% discount on gym membership at the Radboud Sports Center.
  • the Company Support Team and a personal coach if you experience a life-changing event.
  • a financially favorable option to work less through a generation scheme if you are approaching state retirement age.
  • support with achieving a good work-life balance at every stage of your life. This includes advice and training (from ‘Millennial Dilemmas’ to ‘Your Career After 57’), activities at our own mindfulness center, and informal caregiving consultations if you have any questions about combining your work and caregiving tasks at home.
• 168 vacation hours per year based on a 36-hour working week. Want more vacation? You can buy additional vacation hours with your end-of-year bonus.
• 26 weeks of parental leave, of which 9 weeks are paid.
• Extra-favorable leave conditions. For example, our short-term caregiving leave is not 2 but 4 weeks per year and even 12 weeks per year for partner and child.
• Pension accrual with the ABP Pension Fund. Radboud university medical center pays 70% of the pension contribution.
• Discount on the supplementary packages of two collective health insurance policies and on ten other types of insurance, from home insurance to legal assistance.
• A travel allowance via our Employment Conditions Selection Model and a working-from-home allowance of €2 per day.

And that’s not all!
As a Radboudumc employee can drop your children at the Heyendael day care center on campus and enjoy discounts at our restaurant (where we serve healthy and sustainably produced meals). And thanks to our Employment Conditions Selection Model, you can choose the schemes that are right for you.

Application procedure

Are you ready to think further for our patients and our care? We would like to receive your application before 14 May 2024. We will then contact you shortly.

Good to know

• This position requires a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).
• You can find more information about our application procedure and frequently asked questions on our website.
• Will you be our new colleague? Then you will be given the time and space to get to know your role, your workplace, and your colleagues. An induction day for all new colleagues is an integral part of your onboarding program. 

We are recruiting for this position ourselves. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated, but do feel free to share the vacancy in your network!

Contact

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then call or email to prof. dr. Michèl Willemsen, chairman selection committee via +31 24 361 44 30 or Moniek Hüsken for questions about the learning assignment substantiation. Use the Apply button to submit your application.