Junior Researcher: Integrated OA Care & EU Project

Maastricht University; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

0.8 FTE

Holiday allowance 8%

Year-end bonus 8.3%

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Maastricht University is seeking a Junior Researcher to contribute to the EUcare4OA project on integrated osteoarthritis care across Europe. You will work within Beweeghuis Maastricht-Heuvelland, bridging research, healthcare and community-based care with colleagues from orthopaedics, physiotherapy and other partners.

You will contribute to research activities, literature reviews, data collection and the development of integrated care pathways, with opportunities for further PhD work after the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Health Sciences or related field.
• Affinity with healthcare research and innovation, and interest in integrated care.
• Experience with literature reviews, evidence synthesis and qualitative/quantitative methods.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to EUcare4OA work packages across multiple activities.
• Collect, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to evidence synthesis.
• Support stakeholder interviews, focus groups and co-creation workshops.
• Develop and evaluate integrated osteoarthritis care pathways; assist with pilot implementation.

Skills

Master’s degree

PhD

Healthcare research

Implementation science

Quantitative methods

Education

Master’s degree / PhD in Health Sciences or related field

Job description

Maastricht University is seeking a Junior Researcher to contribute to the EUcare4OA project on integrated osteoarthritis care across Europe. You will work within Beweeghuis Maastricht-Heuvelland, bridging research, healthcare and community-based care with colleagues from orthopaedics, physiotherapy and other partners.

You will contribute to research activities, literature reviews, data collection and the development of integrated care pathways, with opportunities for further PhD work after the