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KU Leuven

PhD Research Position SCARCITY IN HEALTHCARE

2025-03-01 (Europe/Brussels)
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KU Leuven is an autonomous university. It was founded in 1425. It was born of and has grown within the Catholic tradition.

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The Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy (LIHP) at KU Leuven was established in October 2015. It is part of the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. The institute integrates expertise in healthcare management and policy. The LIHP consists of various pillars: Quality and Patient Safety, Financing, Economics, and Organization. Within these pillars, various projects are carried out in close collaboration with healthcare organizations. A multidisciplinary team supports these projects with research and training initiatives.

The Organization Pillar, in collaboration with the Quality and Patient Safety Pillar, will set up a study on the use of scarce resources in healthcare. This study will use case studies to examine how the organization and financing of care can respond to increasing scarcity (e.g., workforce shortages and rising expenditures) in healthcare. The case studies include trends and changes in hospital quality financing (P4P), medical technology, and workforce shortages. Developing a quantitative methodology to study this topic and formulating policy recommendations on healthcare organization are central aspects of the doctoral trajectory.
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Project

  • A full-time position as a doctoral researcher at KU Leuven (Department of Public Health and Primary Care). The research will be conducted within the LIHP KU Leuven and will focus on 'scarcity in healthcare.' 
  • As a researcher, you will be involved in developing a methodology to study this topic. This includes developing the research design and identifying reliable data sources. The research results will then be translated into policy recommendations for various stakeholders. 
  • We offer a full-time employment contract for a fixed term of 1 year, renewable up to a maximum of 4 years. The aim is for the research to result in a PhD after 4 years. 
  • You will follow the doctoral program, supervised by Prof. Dr. Raf Van Gestel, Prof. Dr. Kris Vanhaecht, and Prof. Dr. Dirk De Ridder.

Profile

  • You hold a master's degree, preferably in healthcare or economics. Having obtained a master in Healthcare Management & Policy is an advantage. 
  • You are interested in scientific research and motivated to pursue a PhD. You have already built a strong academic record. You enjoy working with a team of researchers and have an affinity for healthcare. 
  • You like to take initiative, have a high sense of responsibility, are a team player, possess didactic skills, can work independently, and accept constructive criticism. 
  • You are flexible and can participate in evening meetings.

Offer

We offer a full-time employment (100%) for a fixed term of 1 year, renewable up to a maximum of 4 years. The aim is for the research to result in a PhD after 4 years.

Interested?

More information, as well as a more detailed research proposal, can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Raf Van Gestel (mail: raf.vangestel@kuleuven.be).

KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful and socially safe environment. We embrace diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and differences in perspective are essential for an ambitious research and educational environment. In our commitment to equal opportunity, we recognize the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not accept any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical diversity, neurodivergence, employment disability, health, or socioeconomic status. For questions about accessibility or support offered, we are happy to assist you at this email address.

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Title
PhD Research Position SCARCITY IN HEALTHCARE
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Location
Oude Markt 13 Leuven, Belgium
Published
2025-02-01
Application deadline
2025-03-01 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
2025-03-01 23:59 (CET)
Job type
PhD
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