PhD Candidate in Perioperative Value-Driven Care
Join a pioneering research program focused on enhancing perioperative healthcare quality and accessibility.
Best for:Best for candidates with a background in medicine or health sciences and a passion for improving healthcare systems.
Overview
This PhD position at Radboudumc involves investigating how to maintain high-quality, accessible, and affordable perioperative care in the face of increasing demand and limited resources. The candidate will engage in clinical research that addresses critical issues such as wait times, resource allocation, and the impact of innovations in healthcare. The research will explore patient outcomes and develop strategies for more effective care delivery. The ultimate goal is to generate scientific knowledge that informs better decision-making in healthcare practices.
What you'll do
- Design and conduct prospective studies on the effects of wait times on patients.
- Investigate changes in physical and cognitive functioning and quality of life during surgical waiting periods.
- Identify patient characteristics associated with increased risk of deterioration while waiting.
- Develop and assess strategies for more efficient and patient-centered waitlist triage.
- Examine the clinical, organizational, and economic impacts of technological and pharmaceutical innovations.
- Perform and interpret statistical analyses in collaboration with experienced researchers and statisticians.
- Present research findings at national and international conferences.
- Write and publish scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Medicine, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Dutch and English; proficiency in both spoken and written forms
Instruction: Dutch and English
Publications: Publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals is expected
- Experience in clinical research or health technology assessment
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines
- Proficiency in quantitative research methods and statistical analysis
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Open to candidates from any nationality
- Must hold a relevant Master's degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30
Interested candidates should submit their application including a CV, cover letter, and relevant transcripts. Applications should be sent via the provided application portal.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Master's degree transcripts
- Research proposal
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