26 May 2023
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc)- Research Field
Medical sciences- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Netherlands- Application Deadline
4 Jun 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Not Applicable- Hours Per Week
36.0- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Are you a behavioural researcher with interest and skills in improving research methodology, then this could be an interesting and challenging position for you. We are looking for a postdoc who will support us in the following research: Research Methodology Project using Meta-analyses of Behavioural Intervention Trials. Are you up for the challenge?
As part of an ongoing methodological research project on meta-analysis of health behaviour change interventions (for some of the outputs on the IC-SMOKE project, see below), we are looking for a skilled quantitative researcher with experience in conducting meta(regression) or multi-level analyses in R; and experience with authoring high-quality manuscripts. As part of this research project, we have already compiled a large database of over 170 smoking cessation trials. For two substantive meta-analysis papers based on these data (for which much of the R-script is already available), we are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to lead those papers. Statistical support or supervision is available if required. Additionally, we expect you to contribute to writing follow-up grants to continue and expand this research line.
The two meta-analyses scheduled are (more options are available, time permitting):
Tasks and responsibilities
- Prepare dataset for analysis.
- Draft the analysis plans and pre-publish on the project website.
- Conduct the meta-regression analyses or collaborate on this with the statistician.
- Draft and submit the 2 scientific manuscripts.
- Engage the expert team of collaborators in key stages of the process.
- Support in writing and submitting research proposals, or take the lead on this.
To familiarise yourself with the project:
https://systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13643-016-0253-1
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-03318-001
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/add.15056
https://academic.oup.com/abm/article-abstract/53/6/583/5099127
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/add.14969
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/add.15614
https://osf.io/23hfv/
Requirements
Specific Requirements
We are looking for an efficient and well-organized postdoc with an interest in improving research methodology. First of all, you have a proven track record of authoring high-quality papers. You also have a proven track record of conducting multi-level/meta-analyses in R. Furthermore, you have knowledge of behavior change and/or smoking cessation interventions. In addition, you have demonstrated affinity with methodological research. Lastly, you have experience in working in an international team of researchers.
Additional Information
Benefits
Working at Radboud university medical center means that you are ahead of the curve and working together on the healthcare of the future. And there is more. Our secondary terms of employment are impressive. These are fully tailored to you thanks to our Employment Conditions Selection Model. At Radboud university medical center, you will be given trust, and you will take the responsibility to handle everything together.
- A gross monthly salary between € 3.230 and € 5.088 (scale 10) based on full-time employment.
- From 1 November 2023 the wages will increase by 4%.
- An annual vacation allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
- If you work irregular hours, you will receive an allowance.
- As a full-time employee (36 hours per week), you are entitled to approximately 168 vacation hours (over 23 days) per year.
- Radboud university medical center pays 70% of the pension premium. You pay the rest of the premium with your gross salary.
- You get a discount on health insurance as well: you can take advantage of two group health insurance plans. UMC Zorgverzekering and CZ collectief.
- We provide annual courses, both professional and personal.
In addition to our terms of employment , we also offer employees various other attractive facilities, such as childcare and sports facilities. Want to learn more? Take a look at the CAO UMC .
Selection process
Any questions? Please contact prof. dr. Marijn de Bruin , professor.Use the Apply button to submit your application.
Additional comments
Any questions? Please contact prof. dr. Marijn de Bruin , professor.Use the Apply button to submit your application.
- Website for additional job details
https://www.academictransfer.com/328362/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Radboudumc
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Nijmegen
- Postal Code
- 6525 GA
- Street
- Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.academictransfer.com/328362/postdoctoral-researcher-methodology-beh…
Contact
- City
Nijmegen- Website
http://www.radboudumc.nl/- Street
Geert Grooteplein-Zuid 10- Postal Code
6525 GA
STATUS: EXPIRED
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