Postdoctoral Researcher in Clinical Evaluation of the ICU Patient Experience

Job description

Can technology make the intensive care unit quieter, safer, and more humane? 

As a Researcher (postdoctoral or senior level), you will lead clinical research within the European SASICU (Smart and Silent ICU) project, an ambitious international collaboration developing the next generation of interoperable ICU technologies. Your work will investigate how reducing unnecessary medical alarms affects patients’ physiological, psychological, and recovery outcomes, while also exploring the impact on nurses and clinical workflows. Candidates with substantial relevant research experience who do not currently hold a postdoctoral position are also encouraged to apply. 

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical research, patient-centred care, human factors, and healthcare innovation in a high-impact European project. Working closely with clinicians, engineers, designers, and international partners, you will generate evidence that can directly influence the future design of intensive care environments across Europe. 

You will help establish the relationship between technological interventions, sound quality, and the experiences of patients and healthcare professionals. 

What you will do:

• Lead the clinical evaluation of patient and nurse experiences within the SASICU project.
• Design and conduct clinical studies to assess the impact of advanced alarm management technologies in the ICU.
• Collect, manage, and analyse clinical, physiological, and patient-reported outcome data.
• Conduct interviews, surveys, and observational studies with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Translate research findings into scientific publications, conference presentations, and project deliverables.
• Work closely with ICU clinicians to ensure safe and feasible implementation of technological interventions.

Work environment

Erasmus MC is one of Europe’s leading academic medical centres, renowned for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Within the adult ICU, our multidisciplinary team develops and evaluates innovative technologies that improve the experiences of both patients and healthcare professionals. We are internationally recognised for our work for developing innovative technological interventions and creating safer, more patient-centred intensive care environments. 

SASICU – Smart and Silent ICU 

SASICU is a European research project developing the next generation of interoperable ICU technologies. By enabling standardized communication between medical devices through the emerging ISO/IEEE 11073 SDC standard, the project aims to improve clinical decision support, optimize alarm management, and reduce the burden of technology on both patients and healthcare professionals. Funded by the European Innovative Health Initiative (IHI, Grant Agreement No. 101132808), SASICU brings together leading clinical, academic, and industrial partners to create safer, smarter, and more patient-centred intensive care environments.

Qualifications and skills

This role requires interest in medical technology and fluency in patient data analysis. Social skills to engage with patients as well as nurses and interest in human-centered design are preferable to be able to connect to the other stakeholders and advance the state-of-the-art patient-centered solutions. What you bring:

• A PhD or an advanced research level with a background in medicine, biomedical engineering, medical technology, clinical epidemiology, physiology, or a related field.
• Experience conducting clinical research in healthcare settings, preferably in intensive care or hospital environments.
• Expertise in analysing and interpreting physiological and biological data, such as vital signs, biomarkers, and stress-related measures.
• Affinity with medical technologies and their impact on patient and clinician outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• A proactive, independent, and organised working style.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written. 

Due to the strategic importance and timeline of the project, we are particularly interested in candidates who can quickly take ownership of the clinical research activities.

Before you apply please check our conditions for employment.

Terms of employment

• A fixed-term appointment until October 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to project funding. Part-time employment can be accommodated for the right candidate.
• The gross monthly salary amounts a minimum of € 4.987,- and a maximum of € 6.825,- (scale 11).
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and an individual travel expense package.
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
• Special benefits, such as an incompany physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.
• Opportunities for professional development, international networking, and scientific dissemination.
• Access to state-of-the-art clinical research facilities and technologies.

More information

Apply now using the application button. It all starts with taking action. 

Do you have questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Dr. M.M.C. van Mol, assistant professor ICU, via m.vanmol@erasmusmc.nl or Whatsapp, 06 155 665 54. 

To apply, please submit the following documents: 

• A cover letter describing your research experience and explaining why you are interested in this position.
• An up-to-date CV, including a list of your publications.
• The contact details of two or three professional references.

No agencies please.