PhD on Strategies and Policies to Create Circular Hospitals (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)

• analyse existing linear practices in hospitals and alternative circular strategies (e.g. moving from single-use medical consumables to reusables);
• identify systemic blocking factors and what supports the development, implementation and diffusion of circular strategies in hospitals using a mission-oriented innovation systems approach;
• co-design an evidence-based roadmap for the successful implementation and upscaling of circular strategies in hospitals.

This project is part of the ESCH-R consortium. The ESCH-R consortium consists of the academic hospitals  UMCU and Erasmus MC, together with academic and societal partners. More information can be found at: https://www.nwo.nl/onderzoeksprogrammas/nationale-wetenschapsagenda/onderzoek-op-routes-door-consortia-orc/nwa-orc-2018-2022/toekenningen/2022

• You have a (research) Master's degree in Innovation Studies, Sustainability Science, Health Sciences or a related social science discipline.
• You have a clear understanding of qualitative research methods, demonstrated through your grade transcripts and CV.
• You have excellent writing and communication skills, demonstrated through a writing example such as your Master's thesis.
• You can work in a self-propelled manner.
• You are excited to work in an interdisciplinary team and able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You are willing to acquire new skills as required for the research of the PhD project.
• You are proficient in English and Dutch or willing to obtain Dutch proficiency within 12 months, given the envisaged interaction with Dutch healthcare/policy professionals and stakeholders during the research.

• You have experience in topics related to circularity, health innovation, or transitions to sustainability.
• You have experience in developing a manuscript for publication of publishing as the lead author, a conference paper or international peer-reviewed journal.

We offer:

• a position (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon successful assessment;
• a full-time gross salary between €2,770 in the first year and €3,539 in the fourth year of employment in scale P of the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (CAO);
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the CAO.

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