We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and curious PhD candidate to join our innovative Health Technology and Services Research (HTSR) section at the Faculty of Behavioural Management and Social Sciences.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and curious PhD candidate 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 Challenge
The increasing demand for healthcare services, driven by an aging population and the rapid development of new technologies, 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. But, as the healthcare system is a complex network involving numerous actors, such as healthcare providers, insurers, and patients, each with their own roles and incentives, this is a huge challenge. Therefore, adopting a systems approach is essential to enable efficient and sustainable healthcare.
Job description
We are seeking a PhD candidate who wants focus on Health Systems Engineering (HSE), that is, work at the intersection of healthcare, technology and society. This requires a deep understanding of both healthcare and technology, and solid quantitative skills. This PhD position aims to develop methods to evaluate and optimize healthcare strategies by adopting a health systems engineering approach. We will first develop a quantitative method that determines how many working hours of various healthcare staff is required to treat or manage a disease. This will be done using a variety of data, including both patient data and business information data from healthcare organizations as well as national registries of demographics and healthcare expenditures. This method allows us to take into account the required healthcare staff in simulation models that evaluate and optimize the impact of technology on sustainability of the healthcare system, which will be the further focus of the research project. In this research project you will collaborate with various healthcare organizations and you will contribute to the sustainability of our healthcare system.
Information and application
Does this sound appealing? Please apply before 1 July 2025 and include:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), explaining your specific interest, qualifications, motivations to apply for this position;
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all courses attended and grades obtained, and, if applicable, an overview of 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).
Additional information can be acquired via email to Dr. Anoukh van Giessen (a.vangiessen@utwente.nl).
