PhD Researcher in Responsible Innovation

1 week geleden

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland VU Amsterdam Voltijd
Research Programme Overview

InSilicoHealth is a pioneering Doctoral Network that aims to train a new generation of exceptional researchers in the field of digital health. Our research focuses on three key domains: the brain, heart, and musculoskeletal systems. We employ virtual human twin technology to enhance our understanding of age-related changes in the human body through predictive multi-scale simulations.

Individual PhD Project Information

Host Institution: Athena Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Supervisory Team: Prof. Teun Zuiderent-Jerak (PhD supervisor, VU Amsterdam), Prof. Sebastiaan Meijer (PhD supervisor, KTH), Dr Michiel Van Oudheusden (PhD co-supervisor, VU Amsterdam), Prof. Paolo Parini (secondment host, Karolinska University Hospital)

Enrolment in Doctoral School: Enrolled in the Athena Graduate School (VU Amsterdam) and the School of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health program of Technology and Health (KTH)

PhD Project Description

This PhD project integrates Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles into the development of in silico technologies, emphasizing ethical, legal, and societal issues. The project evaluates the complex interactions between stakeholders in the in silico health ecosystem and develops strategies to mitigate potential risks while accelerating technology adoption in real-world healthcare.

The candidate will use ethnographic methods, collaborate with researchers from other work packages, document their work, participate in lab meetings, and conduct semi-structured interviews to analyze how values and social considerations shape research decisions. Additionally, the PhD candidate will perform a systematic desk review of ELSI-related documents, identify key stakeholders, and gather insights to inform the development of a standardized research protocol.

Planned Secondments
  • KTH (6 months): Explore how modelling and simulation methods in socio-technical systems can strengthen ethnographic methods and vice versa.
  • Karolinska University hospital (4 months): Engage in communication with regulators and payers in the field of in silico technology, providing exposure to a wider range of stakeholders in the in silico ecosystem.
Your Profile

Essential Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Science and Technology Studies or related field.
  • Proven proficiency in English language equivalent to B2 level.
  • Did not reside or carry out main activity in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the three years before 1st of January.
  • Ambitious, well-organized, team player, and excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and critical mindset.
  • Pro-active and motivated person, eager to participate in network-wide training events, international mobility, and public dissemination activities.
  • Previous experience in qualitative research, preferably ethnographic research methods and interviews.

VU Amsterdam strives for equal opportunities for all, recognizing that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research, and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We realize that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise, and mindset. Therefore, we are happy to invite anyone who recognizes themselves in the profile to apply, even if they do not meet all the requirements.

What We Offer

A challenging position in a socially engaged organization. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research, and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

  • A salary of minimum € 2,083.00 during the first year, increasing to € 3,000.00 gross per month in the 4th and final year, on a full-time basis. This is based on UFO profile PhD candidate.
  • A position for at least 1 FTE (38 hours per week). Initially, the appointment is for 12 months with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance, up to a maximum duration of four years.

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

  • A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 24 hours per year. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata.
  • 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
  • Solid pension scheme (ABP)
  • Child daycare facilities available on campus
  • The possibility to work partly from home

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