Postdoctoral Researcher in Innovation and Creative Collaboration in Medicine

Postdoctoral Researcher in Open Innovation and Creative Collaboration in Medicine

Our goal:
To critically explore the repurposing of materials in/with/for hospitals as a new system of care. These insights will offer new potential for sustainable practices in healthcare and help rethink innovation in this sector.

• Design your own research project within the scope of the larger study.
• Conduct ethnographic fieldwork and interviews in the Netherlands and nearby region, navigating access to pertinent sites, doing on‑site observations in relevant workplaces and speaking to people involved in the innovation process.
• Publish studies within the duration of the post‑doc (single and co‑authored).
• Participate in and help organise group meetings, events and workshops.
• Contribute to the creation of the project’s open dataset and website.

• A completed PhD (or assessment concluding no later than the end of October 2026) in a relevant field such as anthropology, science and technology studies, innovation studies, sustainability transition studies, health policy, industrial design, or related disciplines.
• Experience or familiarity with ethnographic fieldwork (or similar).
• Proficiency in English at C1 level or higher; proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of R&D, innovation process, medical technology companies/start‑ups or related corporate settings (through working there, or studying them).​
• Willingness to meet deadlines and work actively in the group towards shared goals.

• 12‑month contract (1.0 FTE) with the prospect of a 1‑year extension based on mutual satisfaction.
• A gross monthly salary between €4 728 and €4 901, with an 8 % holiday allowance and an 8.3 % year‑end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full‑time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home‑office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close‑knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

Candidates should be available to start the position no later than 1 January 2027. For the successful fulfilment of this postdoctoral role, candidates are expected to reside in the Maastricht area or be willing to relocate to facilitate effective collaboration.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.