Postdoctoral Researcher 'Open Science and Meta-Research'

You will join the Department of Dentistry at Radboud university medical center (Radboudumc) in Nijmegen, one of the leading academic medical centers in the Netherlands. The department combines excellence in research, education and patient care, with a strong focus on prevention, evidence-based dentistry, artificial intelligence and responsible research practices.

You will work directly with Dr. Maximiliano Cenci within a collaborative and international research environment that includes researchers, master's students, PhD candidates and national and international collaborators. The team values scientific curiosity, methodological rigor, open communication and mutual support. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will have considerable independence in leading your research while working closely with colleagues from dentistry, epidemiology, implementation science, statistics and Open Science.

The project is embedded within the the Dutch Open Science community and connected to the national Orange Health consortium, providing excellent opportunities to build collaborations across universities and University Medical Centers.

Our department offers an inclusive, informal and intellectually stimulating workplace where ideas are openly discussed and early-career researchers are encouraged to develop their own research profile. Located on the green Radboudumc campus in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands, you will benefit from a vibrant academic environment with excellent facilities and opportunities for professional development.

We are looking for a motivated and curious postdoctoral researcher with a strong interest in Open Science, meta-research, and improving research quality. You enjoy working at the interface of research, data analysis, and education, and are comfortable taking initiative while collaborating in an interdisciplinary and international team. You are organised, proactive, and motivated to contribute to research that has scientific, institutional, and societal impact.

You have:

• A PhD in Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, Epidemiology, Implementation Science, Meta-research, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research methods and scientific publishing.
• Experience with systematic reviews, meta-research, bibliometrics, implementation research, or research on Open Science and research integrity.
• Experience with survey research and/or qualitative research methods (or willingness to develop these skills).
• Experience with statistical programming, preferably in R.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with researchers, PhD candidates, and students in a multidisciplinary environment.
• An affinity for Open Science, responsible research practices, and transparent, reproducible research.

• The first job interviews will take place on 21 August 2026. The second job interviews will take place on 15 september 2026. Please take this into account. If you are on a holiday break, please mention your availabilty in your application letter.
• This position requires a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).

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