University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is one of the largest academic medical centers in the Netherlands and forms an integrated partnership with the University of Groningen. It combines advanced clinical care with high-impact biomedical research and academic training.

UMCG plays a leading role in medical research, patient-centered innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration within Europe. The institution is internationally recognised for its work in public health, oncology, regenerative medicine, and precision medicine.

Research and Academic Focus

UMCG conducts research primarily within Medicine & Health Sciences and Natural Sciences, with strong interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical medicine, life sciences, biomedical engineering, and translational research.

Its research programmes focus on healthy ageing, cancer research, global health, antimicrobial resistance, and personalised medicine. UMCG actively participates in European research initiatives and international medical research networks.

PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities

As part of the Dutch academic system, PhD candidates at UMCG are employed as salaried researchers within structured research groups and large collaborative projects. The center regularly recruits postdoctoral researchers and academic staff within areas such as:

• Clinical medicine
• Biomedical sciences
• Epidemiology and public health
• Regenerative medicine
• Medical technology

Researchers interested in related academic fields may explore opportunities in:

• Medicine & Health Sciences
• Natural Sciences

Academic Careers in Groningen

Located in northern Netherlands, UMCG offers a highly international research environment with strong collaboration between hospital-based research and university departments. It attracts researchers seeking careers within translational medicine and interdisciplinary biomedical innovation.