Background
You will become a member of the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences and the Care and Ethics research group. The Care and Ethics research group of UHasselt conducts transdisciplinary research with the aim of stimulating innovation in the quality and safety of care. With the help of fundamental, translational and clinical academic research, insight is gained into three areas of expertise: ethics, medical education and quality and safety of care. The research group aims to translate new scientific insights into applications that contribute to a healthy society, in line with the civic ambition of UHasselt.
The Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences contributes to sustainable solutions for health-related issues in the civic Hasselt University. The faculty focuses on excellence in education and research and connects with society through strong collaboration with our partners. With a continuous focus on quality and innovation, the faculty is a breeding ground and magnet for talent with an open view of society, from the region to the world.
You will work on the Diepenbeek campus. You can easily reach it by bike and public transport. You can also count on flexible working hours, the option to work from home and an open team culture that encourages you to take initiative. UHasselt considers lifelong learning important. You will notice this in the (training) opportunities you get.
You will be part of the THINK³ simulation & innovation lab, a university civic lab for education, research and services in the healthcare sector. It is an interactive and innovative learning environment for students, lecturers and actors from the field, where transdisciplinary research and learning in healthcare is central. You will be part of the THINK3 simulation & innovation lab, a university civic lab for education, research and services in the healthcare sector. It is an interactive and innovative learning environment for students, lecturers and actors from the field, where transdisciplinary research and learning in healthcare is central.
Education task
As an Assistant in the field of Healthcare Quality & Safety Data Analysis, you will actively contribute to the educational activities within the THINK3 Simulation & Innovation Lab. This lab is part of UHasselt's Master's programs in System and Process Innovation in Healthcare and Nursing and Midwifery. Your primary focus will be supporting the development and delivery of the courses Data Science in Healthcare and Process innovation, where you will help shape educational content centered on measuring and monitoring quality and safety in healthcare systems. Together with the educational team, you will design challenging activities that foster critical, strategic, and design thinking skills in students.
Research mission
Approximately 50% of your time will be dedicated to pursuing a PhD. Your research will focus on leveraging data to measure and monitor quality and safety in population health management. This will involve analyzing healthcare processes, outcomes, and safety metrics to inform evidence-based improvements in care.
In addition to research and teaching, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals on service delivery processes, working on real-world projects that align with UHasselt's civic mission. This hands-on approach will help you gain practical experience and contribute to meaningful change in healthcare.
Profile
- You have a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., System and Process Innovation in Healthcare, Nursing and Midwifery, Data Science, Engineering, Policy Informatics, Healthcare Management and Policy, or an equivalent discipline).
- You are familiar with statistical methods and techniques applied to healthcare data
- Proficiency in statistical software such as R (and preferably Python).
- You have a strong interest in healthcare and a desire to contribute to solving complex challenges in the system..
- You have a passion for educational development and research.
- You have strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and adjust them as needed.
- You have the ability to work well in a collaborative, transdisciplinary team, integrating expertise from diverse fields.
- You communicate fluently both in Dutch and English (oral and written). Knowledge of Dutch at a CEFR B2 level (or higher) is required within a specified timeframe after appointment.
- Dutch is the official administrative language of Hasselt University. If you do not have a sufficient knowledge of Dutch (CEFR level B2) upon your appointment, we expect you to obtain the required level no later than 5 years after being appointed or at the moment of tenure (usually after an internship of 3 years for senior academic staff). We provide tailor-made language training. If you are a coordinating lecturer you must have a command of the language of instruction of the program component at CEFR level C1. We provide tailor-made language training.
Offer
You will be appointed and paid as Assistant.
We offer a two-year contract, extendable twice by two years, subject to a positive evaluation.
Selection procedure
You can only apply online up to and including 15 January 2025.
The selection procedure consists of a preselection based on application file and an interview.
An assignment will also be conducted during the interview.
Further information
Prof. dr. Ward SCHROOTEN, ward.schrooten@uhasselt.be
For questions about the selection procedure, please email jobs@uhasselt.be.
