The University of Erasmus has an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher in eHealth and Data Personalization for Promoting Physical Activity in Children with Heart Disease.
For children with heart disease, sufficient physical activity is critical for their physical and mental health, and overall quality of life. However, many of these children remain insufficiently active due to a variety of complex and individualized factors, including low self-efficacy and parental overprotection. Addressing these challenges requires a transdisciplinary and systems approach that involves the children, their parents, and their environment.
Convergence Healthy Start is a collaborative initiative between Erasmus University, Delft Technical University, and Erasmus MC, dedicated to addressing the early-life origins of disparities in health and well-being through innovative, transdisciplinary partnerships. This postdoctoral project is part of the team’s ambition to enhance the physical activity of children with heart disease by using personalized eHealth interventions in a home-based setting. The transdisciplinary team includes pediatric cardiologists, social scientists, exercise scientists, industrial designers, and engineers. They are seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in data personalization and eHealth interventions to join us in this mission.
Duration: 4 years
Tasks
- Collect and interpret data from medical records, wearables, and mobile apps to define risk profiles for children with insufficient physical activity.
- Utilize data personalization a process that involves analyzing and interpreting large datasets to develop customized physical activity plans tailored to the unique needs of each child.
- Further develop personalized interventions initiated by the team’s PhD students, in co-design with healthcare professionals, designers, social scientists, and families of children with heart disease.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at scientific conferences.
- Contribute to grant writing and securing funding for ongoing and future research projects.
Salary
- A gross monthly salary between € 4.678 and € 6.402.
- Working from home (partially) is an option.
- An International Office which aids in preparing for arrival and stays.
- Pension insurance with ABP.
- Special benefits, such as an in-company physiotherapist and bicycle repairer.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate:
- PhD in a relevant field such as biomedical engineering, computer science, data science, medical technology, social sciences, medicine, or a related discipline.
- Experience with data personalization and eHealth intervention development.
- Proven track record of scientific dissemination, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific conferences.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- A basic command of Dutch is preferred, given the interaction with the target audience.
Application Process
The application package should include:
- A cover letter,
- Curriculum Vitae.
- A research statement.
To apply for Postdoctoral Researcher in eHealth and Data Personalization for Promoting Physical Activity in Children with Heart Disease, click here.
Deadline: September 23, 2024.
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