DiaLink Palestine: R&D of a Digital Health Lab and Low-Bandwidth mHealth Tools
Join a pioneering project to enhance diabetes care through innovative digital health solutions.
Best for:Ideal for candidates with a strong background in engineering, computer science, and human-computer interaction.
Overview
This PhD position at KU Leuven focuses on developing and evaluating human-centered interactive systems for diabetes care in conflict-affected areas. The researcher will collaborate with the eMedia Research Lab and the Leuven Centre for Affordable Health Technology to create a Digital Health Living Lab. The project aims to design low-bandwidth mHealth tools and clinical decision support systems, integrating various fields such as human-computer interaction and artificial intelligence. Candidates will engage in interdisciplinary research, with opportunities for fieldwork in both Belgium and Palestine.
What you'll do
- Connect the Digital Health Living Lab with pilot sites and the joint research program.
- Design and evaluate interactive systems that support diabetes care.
- Conduct baseline and mixed-methods evaluations of the developed tools.
- Assess usability and equity outcomes of the implemented systems.
- Contribute to ethical considerations and data governance in research.
- Engage in teaching and capacity-building activities related to the project.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; strong spoken and written proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Experience with Git/version control and databases
- Familiarity with AI/XAI libraries such as scikit-learn or TensorFlow
- Ability to work in clinical and community settings
- Must have a master's degree completed by the appointment deadline
- Strong academic results that meet KU Leuven's doctoral admission criteria
- Willingness to travel for research periods in Belgium and Palestine
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive application package including a CV, motivation letter, and a concept note. Ensure all documents highlight your fit for the project and your commitment to equitable diabetes care.
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- Concept note on the PhD research question
- Master's degree certificate and transcript
- Master's thesis or representative research output
- Evidence of programming capability
- Names and contact details of two referees
Contact
Melkamu Hunegnaw Asmare· Researcher
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