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Postdoc Researcher: Quality of Life and Work After Thyroid Cancer Tilburg University in Netherlands

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Postdoc

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

Funded by Stichting VIOZ; temporary full-time postdoc contract for 18 months. Salary €4,925 gross per month at full-time (UFO profile Onderzoeker 3, scale 11 step 0), plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus.

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Nov 15, 2026

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Netherlands

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Tilburg University

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Psychology
Quality Of Life
Health Psychology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Psycho-oncology
Cancer Survivorship
Thyroid Cancer
Statistics
Patient-reported Outcome

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About this position

At Tilburg University’s Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, this postdoc position is part of the WaTCh study (Wellbeing After Thyroid Cancer), a project focused on improving aftercare for people living with thyroid cancer. The research examines how psychosocial well-being, quality of life, and work reintegration develop over time and how these findings can be translated into practical recommendations for psychosocial support and participation in work.

The project uses existing data from the national WaTCh study, conducted in thirteen Dutch hospitals within Tilburg University’s PROFIEL registry and the Netherlands Cancer Registry. Patient-reported outcomes collected before treatment and at 6, 12, and 24 months after diagnosis are combined with medical data to study the course of fatigue, emotional well-being, cognitive and social functioning, and work participation after thyroid cancer. The data for this analysis phase have already been collected and cleaned, allowing the researcher to begin analyses immediately.

The postdoc will work within a collaborative environment that brings together Tilburg University, IKNL, Radboudumc, patient organisation SchildklierNL, healthcare professionals, the Taskforce Cancer Survivorship Care, and occupational oncology advisers. The researcher will help translate findings into actionable advice for clinical practice and patient-facing information, and will contribute to knowledge dissemination through existing national networks.

Supervision is provided by Dr Floortje Mols and Prof. Dr Romana Netea-Maier. The project aims to produce peer-reviewed publications, an end report, and practice-oriented recommendations based on quantitative analyses of survivorship outcomes.

Funding details

Funded by Stichting VIOZ; temporary full-time postdoc contract for 18 months. Salary €4,925 gross per month at full-time (UFO profile Onderzoeker 3, scale 11 step 0), plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus.

What's required

Applicants should be a PhD holder or in the final phase of the doctorate, preferably in medical or clinical psychology, health psychology, epidemiology, or a related field. Experience with quantitative research and complex datasets is required; experience with longitudinal analyses and mixed models is preferred. Candidates should be able to work with statistical software such as R, SPSS, or Stata and document analyses carefully. Interest in psycho-oncology, patient-reported outcomes, quality of life, work participation, and return-to-work after cancer is preferred. Strong scientific writing skills and excellent oral and written Dutch and English skills at CEFR C2 level are required.

How to apply

Apply through the AcademicTransfer application link. Prepare your application in line with the vacancy and submit before the deadline. For questions before applying, contact Dr. Floortje Mols by email.

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