Postdoc

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to participate in the research group of Prof. Dr. VP Retèl and Prof. Wim H. van Harten. We are working on a broad scala of projects regarding (very) early Health technology Assessment (HTA) of innovative technologies in precision oncology. Our group has around 10 PhD students, 2 postdocs and 1 research assistant.

Besides some designated projects, such as the large EU-project Joint Action PCM (personalized cancer medicine) project, the postdoc/research associate is expected to participate in other projects, have a supervisory role for PhD and master students, and to start developing his/her own line of research by joining us in drafting project proposals. Furthermore, we facilitate clinicians and researchers with preparing grant proposals on HTA-related topics.

We are looking for an individual who sees this as career challenge, and is interested in discussing the design and results of broader HTA projects with physicians and other healthcare professionals in the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital. This close collaboration between research and clinical practice supports new innovations to be implemented most optimally and as fast as possible into the clinic.

Supervisors for the projects are Prof. Dr. Valesca Retèl and Prof. Dr. Wim van Harten, in collaboration with the various project specific PI’s such as fundamental researchers and physicians from the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital. We have many interesting research lines in e.g. RWD, pricing & transparency, personalized medicine, cell therapy, immunotherapy, cancer rehabilitation, de-escalation etc.

Why the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI)

Approximately 550 people work in the NKI research laboratory and many of the clinicians are involved in research. Work discussions, lectures and seminars are inspiring and a large number of non-Dutch post-docs, students and staff members contribute to the stimulating and international atmosphere of the Institute. The group of Retèl and van Harten is positioned within the department of Psychosocial and Epidemiological research (PSOE). Postdocs are offered an introductory postdoc course and various additional carrier-related courses at the NKI.

We are searching for a postdoctoral investigator with the following expertise and experience:

• You have a PhD degree in Health Sciences, Health Economics, Epidemiology, or any related field, with experience in aspects related to HTA and health economics and motivated to work in the hospital setting.

• You are interested in applied decision modelling in the field of health care (connection with the clinic is very strong);

• You have good verbal and written communication skills (English);

• Experience with performing statistical analyses/modelling (e.g. R, Stata or Excel)

• Interest in Health care policy

Your development opportunities and employment conditions

The basis for your employment conditions is in accordance with the CLA Hospitals. You will receive from us:

• A temporary employment for a period of 4 years, based on 32-36 hours per week;

• A gross monthly salary between € 4.723,- and € 5.289,-, based on a 36-hour working week, in line with FWG and depending on your experience and status of PhD finalization;

• 144 holiday hours and 57 hours of Personal Life Budget, with full-time employment;

• Annual holiday pay of 8.33% and a fixed end-of-year bonus of 8.33%;

• A travel allowance of €0.23 per km;

• Free parking at the Netherlands Cancer Institute. And with our bicycle plan and discount on public transport we also make it attractive for you to leave the car at home;

• A great opportunity in a specialised hospital where you can also continue to learn and grow yourself if you wish: the AVL Academy offers innovative and inspiring education in the field of oncology professional knowledge, skills and personal development;

• Opportunity to exercise during working hours at our Fit Boutiqs;

• An active staff association.

Interested?

Apply now by using the application (‘Solliciteer’) button at the top of the page! Please attach your CV, contact details of two references, and a cover letter describing education, research experience and research interest. Applications sent directly by e-mail will not be processed.

The closing date is October 15th. The first (online) interviews will take place on November 3th.

For further information and addresses visit our home page (www.nki.nl) or contact Prof. Wim H. van Harten (w.v.harten@nki.nl) or prof. V.P. Retèl (v.retel@nki.nl).