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Researcher Professional Performance Medical Specialists

North HollandHybrid30 hours/week6-12months

Contribute to healthcare where medical professionals provide the best possible patient care.

  • Work on the further development of the Professional Performance & Compassionate Care (PP&CC) field.
  • Strengthen and expand the current research group and increase its impact in clinical practice.
  • Start a focused research project.
  • Write new research proposals and collaborate with and/or supervise other researchers.
  • Contribute to the valorization of the research group's knowledge products and bring them to clinical and educational practice.
  • Investigate the performance of medical specialists.
  • Analyze how the methodology for systematic evaluation of functioning (IFMS evaluation) works in practice and what it yields for medical specialists, the hospital, and patients.

What you do

  • Develop the field of Professional Performance & Compassionate Care.
  • Strengthen and expand the research group.
  • Increase clinical impact.
  • Lead a specific research project.
  • Draft research proposals.
  • Supervise fellow researchers.
  • Translate research findings into practice.

What they ask

  • Completed PhD in social sciences, specifically in the field of functioning and learning of healthcare professionals.
  • Previous experience leading research projects and acquiring research funding.
  • Ability to act as a link between the research group and external partners.
  • Eye for collaboration opportunities and the ability to utilize them.
  • A clear vision on the role of healthcare professionals, while maintaining scientific nuance.
  • Appreciation for differences within the team and an open attitude towards feedback.

Practical aspects.

  • The multidisciplinary research group conducts social science research into the functioning and performance of doctors and nurses.
  • The group is part of a medical psychology department and affiliated with a renowned research institute.
  • The field of Professional Performance & Compassionate Care is broad and brings together various disciplines.
  • Studies are published within the domains of medical education, psychology, healthcare research, and general medicine.
  • Research themes include performance measurability, training climate, feedback, reflection, professional behavior, compassion, vitality, gender inequality, and leadership.
  • Intensive collaboration with clinicians in research, education, and continuous professional development.
  • The team consists of PhD candidates, a postdoc, and a professor, and collaborates with (inter)national researchers.
  • Scientific products are translated into clinical and educational practice, partly through practical evidence-based instruments.
  • These instruments are available via an online platform, a collaboration between the research group and a software developer.
  • Own ideas for valorization and practical application are very welcome.
  • The research group values collaboration, learning, teamwork, appreciation, and mutual care.
  • A research organization supports scientific research on a non-profit basis, providing guidance on project management, finance, HR, and legal aspects.

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