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Promovendus Ouderenzorg & Innovatie: Bouw mee aan de GOUD-poli Maastricht University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Primary Care
Funding
Salary/stipend indicated as €3,204–€4,051 gross per month for a full-time 38-hour week, excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus; 1-year contract with possible 2-year extension upon mutual satisfaction.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Maastricht University
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About this position
This PhD position at Maastricht University focuses on improving outpatient care for vulnerable older adults through the GOUD-poli, a specialized primary-care geriatric clinic developed in collaboration with Maastricht UMC+ and the regional general-practice organisation ZIO.
The doctoral researcher will help relaunch and further develop the GOUD-poli and will contribute to both quantitative and qualitative research on its impact. The project examines how this new first-line service can improve diagnostics, efficiency, and cooperation between general practitioners and internal medicine/geriatrics specialists, with the aim of delivering the right care in the right place and reducing unnecessary referrals to other specialists.
The student will work within an interdisciplinary team that includes internist-geriatricians, general practitioners, epidemiologists, health economists, researchers, and students, while collaborating closely with participating general practices. The position is based at Maastricht UMC+ and the successful candidate will be employed by Maastricht University as part of CAPHRI, the Care and Public Health Research Institute.
The research program spans several complementary themes: evaluation of referral and care patterns before and after the intervention, qualitative exploration of healthcare professionals’ experiences, survey-based study of older adults and caregivers, descriptive analysis of cases presented in the clinic, analysis of medication reviews and follow-up of related recommendations, and assessment of cost-effectiveness. Overall, the project offers a chance to contribute to locally organized care for frail older people, with possible broader uptake across the Netherlands.
The research environment is international, interdisciplinary, and closely connected to both academic medicine and primary care.
Funding details
Salary/stipend indicated as €3,204–€4,051 gross per month for a full-time 38-hour week, excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus; 1-year contract with possible 2-year extension upon mutual satisfaction.
What's required
Applicants should have a master’s degree in medicine, pharmacy, or a related field. Excellent oral and written Dutch and English are required at minimum CEFR C1 level in both languages. Experience with collecting and analysing qualitative research data and performing statistical analyses is preferred. Experience with Castor for data collection and management is preferred. Experience with data analysis in R or SPSS is advantageous but not required, and willingness to learn is essential. Experience with patient contact, preferably with older adults, is preferred. A driving licence and access to a car are also preferred. Graduates who are recently qualified doctors may additionally participate in the internal medicine on-call roster at MUMC+.
How to apply
Submit your CV and motivation letter via the application button on the AcademicTransfer page. In your letter, explain why you want to do a PhD, what attracts you to this research topic, and how your background and experience fit the role.
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