Optimizing the utilization of OR resources is critical for the sustainability of surgical care. The demand for surgical care is increasing and surpasses the supply, which is unable to grow due to budgetary restrictions and a shortage of operating room staff.
As a Phd candidate in automation of preoperative planning and intraoperative assistance, you will be at the forefront of transforming surgical procedures. Your day-to-day activities will include:
The result of this project will be an increase in efficiency, safety, and quality of care, and a decrease in perceived workload and healthcare costs.
This position is part of the Sustainable Health Program 'Smart OR2030' within Convergence Health & Technology. 3 PhD positions will be available, which will focus on leveraging technological advancements to optimize the use of surgical care resources and thereby improve the sustainability of surgical care.
This project is a collaboration between Erasmus MC, Erasmus University and Delft University of Technology.
You will be supervised by Bart Cornelissen at the Erasmus MC. And be part of our Maxillofacial Surgery Department, a vibrant and innovative space where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate patient care. Our department is renowned for its commitment to excellence in surgical practices, research, and education. Join our team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a real impact on the future of surgical care.
You have the following qualifications:
Nice-to-haves:
Join us in shaping the future of surgery through innovative automation. If you are a forward-thinking Research Engineer with a passion for healthcare technology, we invite you to contribute to our mission.
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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.
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. B. Cornelissen, technical physician,
b.cornelissen@erasmusmc.nl.
No agencies please.
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