Available PhD positions within CHOIR

PhD positions – OR/OM in Healthcare

Within the research group CHOIR of the University of Twente we are looking for PhD students in the field of Operations Research/Operations Management in Healthcare. All projects are in collaboration with hospitals throughout the Netherlands.

CHOIR - Centre for Healthcare Operations Improvement & Research

CHOIR is a multidisciplinary collaboration of University of Twente, representing the following research areas:

The research of CHOIR supports healthcare institutions in their efforts to increase the quality of services while simultaneously decrease costs. New business process technologies help healthcare institutions provide high-quality care, combined with continuous innovation, at minimal costs. Examples are the development and application of information technology and the optimization of logistical processes with state-of-the-art mathematical modeling and computer simulation. These business process improvements often result in lower work pressure and higher employee retention.

The researchers involved have a broad expertise, originating from a tradition of research and innovation in industry, transportation and ICT. In the last decade a new focus on healthcare has come into being, not only in research but also in education.

PhD students within CHOIR are located at one of the collaborating hospitals/healthcare institutions for two days of the week, and work at the University of Twente for two days of the week. One day per week the location is determined based on project status/progress. In this way, PhD students can on one side work on relevant problems from practice, but on the other side learn from the experience of their advisors and collaboration with their fellow PhD students. Once every two weeks, all researchers within CHOIR meet during a research meeting to discuss their ongoing and finished work.

More information about CHOIR can be found on the CHOIR website: http://www.utwente.nl/choir

Requirements

We are looking for a researcher with a Master degree in the field of (applied) mathematics, industrial engineering or a related field. The PhD student should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing. The candidate should be fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch is not required, but is strongly preferred, so is affinity for healthcare applications.

Conditions of employment

In accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel, the gross monthly salary of a PhD student is € 2042,-- in the first year to € 2612,-- in the last year. The appointment will be for four years. The University of Twente has an attractive package of fringe benefits. For more info, see: http://www.utwente.nl/hr/info_voor/promovendi/

For more information about this vacancy please contact: dr.ir. E.W. Hans, phone: +31 53 489 3523 or e-mail: e.w.hans@utwente.nl. Applications must consist of an application/motivation letter, detailed CV, grade list, and relevant publications/reports of earlier (graduation) research.