Postdoc Allocation of healthcare capacity to diseases

Job title:

Postdoc Allocation of healthcare capacity to diseases

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Universiteit Twente

Job description

Hours32 hr.Salary indicationSalary gross/monthly
based on full-time€ 4,060 – € 4,537Deadline21 Feb 2025We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and curious postdoctoral researcher to join our innovative Health Technology and Services Research (HTSR) section at the Faculty of Behavioural Management and Social Sciences. In this dynamic and inclusive section of around 35 researchers personal and professional development is central and there is plenty of room for social activities. With this position you can contribute to making the healthcare system future-proof, while keeping it accessible and of high quality.The challengeThe increasing demand for healthcare services is placing pressure on our healthcare system. In order to make healthcare future-proof we have to focus on how technology and organization of healthcare can improve the efficiency of healthcare. Current health technology assessments, however, evaluate health outcomes and costs of the implementation of technology, but do not take into account the impact of technology on required healthcare capacity (staff of various professions). Given the anticipated future shortages in capacity, this impact is highly relevant to evaluate. Hence, estimates of required capacity per disease are needed to allow prediction of future capacity requirements and to assess the impact of technology on capacity use.We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher who wants to work at the intersection of healthcare, technology and society. This requires a deep understanding of healthcare and solid quantitative skills. In this 2-year postdoctoral position you will work together with various organizations, such as the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZA), on a project that strives to:

• Develop and refine methodologies to estimate the required healthcare capacity for diseases.

• Apply the developed approach and integrate the results into a health economic evaluation model.

• Evaluate the impact of technologies on future capacity.

• Produce high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences.

Your profileTo be considered for this role, you must have:

• A PhD in a relevant field, such as health economics, epidemiology, econometrics, data science, or a related subject area, or equivalent experience;

• Experience with quantitative analyses in healthcare services research, health economic evaluation, or related research areas;

• Outstanding analytical skills, with the ability to work with complex datasets and statistical software;

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and preferably also in Dutch;

• The ability to collaborate with colleagues from a diverse group of backgrounds and fields.

Our offerWe encourage high responsibility and independence, while collaborating with colleagues, researchers, other university staff and partners. We follow the terms of employment by the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO). Our offer contains: a 2-year postdoctoral position (0.8 FTE) with mentorship in a stimulating research environment with excellent facilities to promote a good work-life balance. It also includes:

• Your starting salary will be between € 4060,- and € 4537,- gross per month (scale 10) depending on your experience;

• Excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%;

• 29 holidays per year in case of full-time employment, and a solid pension scheme;

• Free access to sports facilities on campus;

• A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).

Information and applicationDoes this sound appealing? Please apply before 21 February 2025 and include:

• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), explaining your specific interest, qualifications, motivations to apply for this position;

• A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages A4), including an overview of (relevant) publications, as well as up to three references;

• Applicants with a non-Dutch qualification and who have not had secondary and tertiary education in English can only be admitted with an IELTS-test showing a total band score of at least 6.5, internet. TOEFL test (TOEFL-iBT) showing a score of at least 90, or a Cambridge CAE-C (CPE).

• Job interviews will take place in the week of February 24th.

Additional information can be acquired via email to dr. Anoukh van Giessen (a.vangiessen@utwente.nl).Share this vacancyAbout the departmentAt the department of Health Technology and Services Research (HTSR) (https://www.utwente.nl/en/bms/htsr/), multidisciplinary expertise is developed to support innovations in healthcare, ranging from the introduction of new technologies to the use of data-driven learning for clinical decision support. Research focuses on quantitative analyses supporting strategies that improve the efficiency of healthcare.HTSR is part of the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS, https://www.utwente.nl/nl/bms/) and the Technical Medical Center (TechMed, https://www.utwente.nl/nl/techmed/), a leading innovation hub of the University of Twente.About the organisationThe Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social sciences (BMS) aims to play a key role in understanding, jointly developing and evaluating innovations in society. Technological developments are the engine of innovation. As a technical university that puts people first, we tailor them to human needs and behavior. We also ensure adequate governance at public and private level, and robust, inclusive and fair organizational structures. We do this by developing, sharing and applying high-quality knowledge in Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication Sciences, Philosophy, Educational Sciences and Health Sciences. Our research and education in these disciplines revolves around tackling and solving societal challenges. The research programs of BMS are closely linked to the research of the UT institutes Mesa+ Institute for Nanotechnology, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.As an employer, the Faculty of BMS offers work that matters. We equip you to create new possibilities for yourself and for our society. With us, you will become part of a leading technical university with increasing, positive social impact. We offer an open, inclusive and entrepreneurial atmosphere, in which we encourage you to make healthy choices, for example through our flexible, adaptable benefits.Want to know more?Giessen, A. van (Anoukh)
Assistant ProfessorGiessen, A. van (Anoukh)
Assistant ProfessorDo you have questions about this vacancy? Then you can contact Anoukh for all substantive questions about this position and the application procedure. For general questions about working for the UT, please refer to the chatbot.

Expected salary

€4060 – 4537 per month

Location

Enschede, Overijssel

Job date

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 23:43:07 GMT

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