Postdoctoral Researcher in Health Technology Assessment: Informal Caregiver Impacts in HTA (I-CARE)
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the I-CARE project (Informal CARE Evaluation Through HTA of Workforce and Societal Impacts). In this two-year project, you will develop and apply innovative methods to better capture the health, wellbeing, workforce, and societal impacts of informal caregiving within Health Technology Assessment (HTA), contributing to more comprehensive and evidence-informed healthcare decision-making.
As healthcare systems face growing demand and workforce shortages, more care is being delivered at home. While this helps sustain healthcare services, it also increases reliance on informal caregivers. The health, wellbeing, and economic consequences of caregiving are substantial, yet are rarely considered in HTAs and reimbursement decisions.
The I-CARE project aims to address this gap. Combining methodological innovation in HTA with a citizen science approach, the project will develop and evaluate a framework for incorporating informal caregiver impacts into healthcare evaluations and decision-making. Working closely with patients, informal caregivers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders, the project seeks to ensure that these impacts are better reflected in healthcare decision-making.
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a leading role in the scientific execution of the I-CARE project. You will contribute to the development and evaluation of methods for incorporating informal caregiver impacts into HTAs and healthcare decision-making.
Your work will include stakeholder engagement activities, such as interviews, focus groups, and co-creation sessions; identifying and prioritising caregiver impacts relevant to HTA; developing methodological guidance; and contributing to a practical framework for future use in health economic evaluations.
You will also extend and apply health economic models to assess the societal impact of informal caregiving in dementia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and disseminate findings through scientific publications, conference presentations, and recommendations for policy and practice.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to methodological innovation in HTA while helping ensure that informal caregiver impacts are better reflected in healthcare decision-making.
Information and application
Does this sound appealing? Please apply before December 16, 2026.
Your application must include:
- A motivation letter (maximum two pages A4), explaining your interest in this position, relevant experiences, and motivations to apply for this position.
- A curriculum vitae, including an overview of completed courses and grades. Candidates may additionally include publications, research experience, and contact details of up to three referees.
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Michelle Kip (m.m.a.kip@utwente.nl).
Screening is part of the selection procedure.
About the department
At HTSR, multidisciplinary expertise is combined to support decisions on health innovation development, evaluation, optimization, and implementation. Research focuses on quantitative analyses supporting strategies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare systems. The HTSR section is part of the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences BMS and the Technical Medical Center TechMed, a leading innovation hub of the University of Twente.
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About the organisation
At the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS), we unite the worlds of people and technology to address today’s complex societal challenges. We are passionate about understanding human behaviour, fostering responsible innovation, and designing solutions that create societal value. Our educational programmes span disciplines such as Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication Sciences, Philosophy, Educational Sciences, and Health Sciences. Through our bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Professional Learning & Development programmes, and interdisciplinary research themes – including Emerging Technologies & Societal Transformations, Resilience, Smart Industry, Learning, and Health – we empower students and researchers to make a positive societal impact.
At BMS, we combine critical thinking with practical action. From advancing sustainable mobility with innovations like the world’s most efficient hydrogen car to shaping policies that promote digital inclusion, our work contributes to a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable future. Whether it’s exploring how technology influences human behaviour or leveraging data and innovation to transform industries and communities, we ensure that technology serves people – and not the other way around.
As an employer, BMS offers a vibrant, inclusive, and entrepreneurial environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Join us and become part of a forward-thinking community that equips you to shape the future – for yourself and society. With us, you will become part of a leading technical university with increasing, positive social impact.
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