Radboudumc - Professor of Pediatric Urology 

The Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, is seeking a Professor of Pediatric Urology. This position is vital for advancing clinical pediatric urology, research, education, and strategic networking. The role aligns with the hospital's strategy for expertise centers for rare diseases, international collaborations, and research innovations. The professor will be involved in clinical care, participate in the European Reference Network eUROGEN, and contribute to the Fellowship program of the European Board of Pediatric Urology (EBPU/UEMS). 

The Radboud University Medical Centre (Radboudumc) provides patients with top clinical and top referral care and plays an essential role in expanding and disseminating knowledge and expertise. It fulfils this task through scientific research, education, and training. In 2022, Radboudumc treated more than 176,000 patients, had 22,220 hospital admissions, and performed more than 30,000 operations. The organization employs nearly 13,000 staff and has 3,500 students. 

The Professor of Pediatric Urology sits within the Department of Urology of Radboudumc, which includes line management, and education and research activities. For patient care, the professor will be seconded to the Amalia Children’s Hospital. 

The Professor of Pediatric Urology will be responsible for leading and advancing pediatric urology research, education, and clinical care within Radboudumc. This role involves a strong relationship with the Radboudumc Research Strategy and requires participation in the new horizontal research program within Amalia Children’s Hospital. The professor will play a crucial role in the strategic continuation of expertise and recognition on national, European, and global levels, directly aligning with the Radboudumc Strategy for Rare Diseases. 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Pediatric Urologist (PhD, FEBU, FEAPU) with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. They will play a key role in developing and implementing innovative strategies for education and training, as well as maintaining and expanding national and international collaborations. 

How to Apply

An executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver to assist the Selection Committee in identifying the widest possible field of qualified candidates and assisting in the assessment of candidates against the requirements for the role. Informal inquiries and questions can be directed to Erik Hafner on +31 (0)202 404 379 or at Erik.Hafner@perrettlaver.com.  

Applications can be uploaded at candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/, quoting reference number 7421. The closing date for applications is 09.00 CEST on Friday 20 September 2024.  

Applications should consist of a detailed CV and a cover letter addressing suitability against the person specification and motivation for the role.