Postdoc Position in the Development Of Blended Personalized Care for People With Type 2 Diabetes Applications are ongoing for a Postdoctoral Position in the Development Of Blended Personalized Care for People With Type 2 Diabetes.
In the Netherlands, over 1 million people suffer from type 2 diabetes (T2D), and these numbers are still growing. Currently, diabetes care provided is reactive, a patient gets professional help when there are problems; labor-intensive, it is mainly organized face to face; and often relies on a ‘one size fits all’ approach whilst the origin, maintaining factors and the course of T2D are different for each patient. At the same time, people living with T2D visit their health care professionals (HCPs) at regular intervals and have the 24/7 task to keep their blood glucose values within a healthy range. Despite all their effort, many people with T2D do have frequent “out of range”-episodes, which significantly impacts their well-being and increases the risks of acute and long-term complications.
In this project, the candidate (at the University of Twente) will closely work together with a research team consisting of experts from ZGT and MST hospitals, Ancora Health (a digital health expert who has their own lifestyle intervention platform available), and patient representatives.
Tasks
The candidate for the Development Of Blended Personalized Care for People With Type 2 Diabetes position will be responsible for:
- through co-creation identify specifications for the personalized blended care platform,
- evaluate and develop care pathways that fit the platform,
- support Ancora Health while they develop the platform,
- perform a pilot feasibility study in two local hospitals in close collaboration with research nurses, and
- contribute to the refinement of the platform based on the results of the feasibility study.
Duration: 2.5 years
Starting Date: September 01, 2023
Salary
- Gross salary between € 3.557,- and €4.670,- per month depending on experience and qualifications;
- Excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, a year-end bonus of 8.3% and a solid pension scheme;
- Free access to sports facilities on campus
- Excellent support for research and facilities for professional and personal development.
Job Requirements
The Postdoc Position on the Development Of Blended Personalized Care for People With Type 2 Diabetes seek applicants with:
- a PhD in the field of eHealth, diabetes care, health sciences or adjacent fields.
- working experience in health(care) and/or participatory intervention development processes, preferably related to diabetes and/or technology.
- experience in performing both qualitative and quantitative research.
- shown ability and passion to work in a multidisciplinary team and translate complicated research into understandable communication towards patients.
- a keen curiosity about innovating healthcare through the use of technology.
- demonstrated ability to publish in relevant and high-quality scientific journals.
- excellent communication skills, in both English and Dutch.
- a team-work mentality.
Application Process
Interested applicants are to send their application via the apply button below and include the following:
- A motivation letter clearly outlining your skills, experience and how you fit the tasks and profile of the position.
- A full Curriculum Vitae.
- The names and contact details of two references.
To apply for Development Of Blended Personalized Care for People With Type 2 Diabetes, click here.
Deadline: March 31, 2023.
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