(Postdoctoral) researcher in Clinical Evaluation of the ICU Patient Experience

Job description

The SASICU project, with a European consortium, explores implementation of smart clinical technology in the ICU that minimize alarming in the direct surrounding of the patient and alarm fatigue for healthcare workers. This EU funded project presents an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative research in clinical setting.

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate researcher with a medical or technical physician background to join our clinical team in the department of Adult ICU of Erasmus Medical Center.

As a (postdoctoral) researcher in patient experience, you will play a key role in conducting cutting-edge research that focuses on understanding the multi-faceted nature of patient experiences in critical care environments. Your primary objective will be to study the minimizing effect of technological interventions that silence medical alarms on patients biological, physiological, and psychological responses.

Your secondary objective is to connect the quality of patient experiences to the quality of sound environment studied by another postdoctoral researcher.

The start date is May 2024 or as soon as possible.

Work environment

The Erasmus Medical Centre is a leading institution in healthcare and medical research and the department of Adult ICU contributes to the knowledge in medical sciences, clinical technology and human-centered design for healthcare.

The department aims to improve patient and clinician experiences in critical care environments and our team is renowned for developing innovative technological interventions to reduce the negative impact of medical alarms on patient and clinician well-being. We invite you to join us to improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes.

Qualifications and skills

This role requires medical expertise and fluency in patient data analysis, interest in medical technology. Social skills to engage with patients as well as nurses are needed for this post. Interest in technology and human-centered design are preferable to be able to connect to the other stakeholders and advance the state-of-the-art patient-centered solutions.

Other requirements:

• You have completed your PhD in a relevant field, for example biomedical engineering, clinical psychology or medical technology.
• Strong background in research methodologies, data analysis and experimental design.
• Demonstrated expertise in understanding patient experiences, especially in critical care settings.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation of biological and physiological responses.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with a diverse team.
• A proactive and goal-oriented mindset, with a strong commitment to the research mission.
• Previous publication record and potential for future research success.
• Inclusive mindset.

For this role you must have advanced English language skills. Proficiency in Dutch (clinical) language is also required.

Before you apply please check our conditions for employment.

Terms of employment

• The gross monthly salary amounts a maximum of € 5.504,- (scale 10), based on a full-time working week of 36 hours.
• You will receive a contract for 2,5 years with the possibility of extension (33 months max).
• 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. There is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.

More information

For more information about this position, please contact prof. dr. Diederik Gommers via +31 (0)6 242 879 81.

If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website.

No agencies please.