Within the research group of Prof. Dr. VP Retèl and Prof. Wim H. van Harten we search for a talented and ambitious individual to participate a broad scala of projects regarding (very) early Health technology Assessment (HTA) of innovative technologies in precision oncology. Initially the two main projects are related to projects on influencing high prices of innovative cancer drugs, and developing the value of real world hospital data for HTA in the European Onco Value project. The first project is sponsored by an international consortium of Cancer Charities in the European Fair Pricing Network, and will be the main focus of the postdoc. Two Ph D students are working on topics of price- and R&D transparency, equity in access to medicines, real-life experiments concerning bargaining power, where the postdoc will have a supervisory- but also active research role.

Besides the ongoing projects the Postdoc is expected to participate in other projects and to start developing his/her own line of research by joining us in drafting project proposals. Further we are facilitating calculations for grant proposals and the accompanying textual proposals for newly to develop, and stimulating HTAs according our research line in (early) Health economics in precision oncology in the NKI-AVL.

We are looking for an individual who sees this as career challenge, and is interested in discussing the design and results of broader HTA projects with physicians and other healthcare professionals in the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital. This close collaboration between research and clinical practice supports new innovations to be implemented most optimally and as fast as possible into the clinic.

Supervisors for the projects are Prof. Dr. Valesca Retèl and Prof. Dr. Wim van Harten, in collaboration with the various project specific PI’s such as fundamental researchers and physicians from the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital.

Inspiring international atmosphere Approximately 550 people work in the NKI research laboratory and many of the clinicians are involved in research. Work discussions, lectures and seminars are inspiring and a large number of non-Dutch post-docs, students and staff members contribute to the stimulating and international atmosphere of the Institute. The group of Retèl and van Harten is positioned within the department of Psychosocial and Epidemiological research (PSOE) and currently 1 postdoc, 9 Ph Ds, a research assistant and a number of master students involved in health technology assessment/health economics and mathematic modelling.

• We are searching for a postdoctoral investigator with the following expertise and experience:
• You have an Ph D degree in Health Sciences, Health Economics, Epidemiology, industrial engineering, Biomedical sciences or any related field, with experience in aspects related to HTA and health economics and/or motivation to work in healthcare.
• You are interested in applied decision modelling in the field of health care (connection with the clinic is very strong).
• You have good verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Experience with performing statistical analyses/modelling (Excel, SPSS, Stata or R).
• Interest in Health care policy.

Your temporary employment will be for a period of 4 years. The gross salary per month will be according to the standard postdoc scales, FWG 55, scale 6, depending on previous experience and status of Ph D finalization. In addition you will receive a fixed end-of-year bonus (8,33%) and you will receive 8,33% holiday pay. The terms of employment will be in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Hospitals.
Your travel expenses will be reimbursed at € 0,19 per km. Free parking at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek is also part of the package. Personnel is stimulated to use public transport and bicycle and therefore we offer an interesting arrangement for bikers and/or discount on the NS-business card.

How to apply
Please submit an electronic copy of your CV, preferably with the names and contact information of referents, and a cover letter describing education, research experience and research interests. To apply, click the 'Apply now' button at the bottom of the page. The closing date is September 26th.

For further information and addresses visit our home page (www.nki.nl) or contact Prof. Wim H. van Harten (w.v.harten@nki.nl) or prof. V.P. Retèl (v.retel@nki.nl)

Details

• Closing date: 26-09-2024
• Hours per week: 32-36u p/wk
• Salary level: Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Hospitals