University of Groningen – Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Program - dosimetry in radionuclide therapy
Position: CSC PhD Scholarship
Institution: University of Groningen - University Medical Center of Groningen
Location: Groningen, the Netherlands
Application closes at: Jan 31st, 2026 21:03
Overview
The University of Groningen (UG), in partnership with the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC), invites prospective PhD candidates from China to apply for the upcoming UG–CSC PhD Scholarship Program (2026 intake). This joint program will award about 70 fully funded PhD scholarships to outstanding students.
We invite prospective candidates in medical physics and related fields to collaboratively develop a PhD research proposal with Dr. Oleksandra V. Ivashchenko, who would act as the prospective supervisor. The proposed research will be carried out at the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) — one of the largest and leading nuclear medicine departments in Europe.
Project Focus
The collaborative PhD project will center on:
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Monte Carlo simulations for internal dosimetry in radionuclide therapy, with specific emphasis on:
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Alpha-particle dosimetry, or
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Monte Carlo–based modeling for pediatric and pregnant patient applications in diagnostic nuclear medicine.
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The research aims to improve patient-specific dosimetry and contribute to the development of quantitative tools for personalized treatment planning in nuclear medicine.
Dr. Ivashchenko, Medical Physics Expert in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and Assistant Professor at UMCG, working on imaging applications in nuclear medicine and is seeking to expand this collaboration to the dosimetry domain. You will be joining a growing team of 4 other PhD students and a postdoc, working undre Oleksandra's guidance in the filed of personalized dosimetry.
Candidate Profile
Prospective candidates should meet the following criteria:
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Nationality: Must be a citizen of the People’s Republic of China and eligible for the CSC PhD scholarship program.
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Academic background: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
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Research interests: Motivation to engage in computational modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, and dosimetry research with clinical relevance.
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English proficiency:
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TOEFL iBT: overall score ≥ 92 (minimum 20 per skill), or
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IELTS: overall score ≥ 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each component, obtained in one test).
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Program Details
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Funding: Fully funded by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) and the University of Groningen (UG).
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Duration: 4 years (full-time).
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Start date: October 2026.
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Additional benefits: The UG Graduate School of Medical Sciences provides a top-up budget for personal and professional development (e.g., courses, conferences, and training).
???? Contact (email via the link):
Dr. Oleksandra V. Ivashchenko
Medical Physics Expert in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)