Health systems around the world are facing significant challenges driven by shifting demographics, rapid technological advancements, economic transitions like the rise of flexible labor markets and threatening geopolitical tensions that impact the governance and organization of health systems. These forces are reshaping how healthcare is delivered and managed. At the same time, healthcare remains the cornerstone of the welfare state and of thriving societies and economies. Healthy, resilient populations are vital for national competitiveness and well-being. In this context, contemporary healthcare systems and organizations, face huge challenges alongside growing uncertainties, requiring bold, innovative solutions.
At the
Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM) we are at the forefront of addressing these challenges. With a stellar reputation for transdisciplinary research and societal impact, ESHPM invests in the development of the transdisciplinary research theme on
Sustainable HealthCare workforce. This research theme explores the evolving nature of work and workers in healthcare within real-world settings and in the face of contemporary challenges.
Key topics The postdoctoral researcher will play a pivotal role in advancing our research agenda, which includes but is not limited to the following topics:
- The future of healthcare work and the role of technology (including AI, robotics, digitalization).
- Evolving labor markets, productivity, performance, recruitment and retention strategies.
- Well-being at work, organization of work and the commoditization of care.
- Crisis-driven care innovation and adaptation.
You will work alongside a diverse group of senior and junior researchers from disciplines such as sociology, health economics, health law, ethics, and organization studies. This two-year position offers the opportunity to conduct impactful research, contribute to academic publications, support local and international network building, and participate in the development of research grant proposals.
The postdoctoral researcher will be supervised by
Associate Professor Yiannis Kyratsis (Chair in Sustainable Healthcare Workforce) and
Professor Iris Wallenburg (Professor of Sociology of Care).
Role Duties and Responsibilities As a core member of our team, you will:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research projects aligned with the theme’s focus areas.
- Assist in or co-lead the development and submission of research grant proposals.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with academic and professional stakeholders.
- Present research findings at global conferences and contribute to leading academic journals.
- Participate in the development of teaching offerings related to the research theme.
- Thesis supervision of master students related to the topic.
- Help organize seminars, workshops, and other activities to foster community engagement.
You will work closely with a core group comprising: the theme leads, two Assistant Professors, and two full-time PhD students, collaborating regularly to shape and advance the theme’s research goals.