Summary
The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Namur is inviting applications for a Full-Time Funded Postdoctoral Position. This role focuses on advancing interventional research in sarcopenia through a patient-centered approach, as part of the PARIS project.
Postdoctoral Position in University of Namur, Belgium
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Employer | University of Namur |
| Department | Biomedical Sciences |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term full-time contract (12 months) |
| Salary Package | Competitive based on qualifications |
| Application Deadline | May 30, 2026 |
Research Area
- Patient-centered interventions in sarcopenia and osteosarcopenia
- Health economics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
Location
University of Namur, Rue de Bruxelles, 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
- Degree: PhD in medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, public health, or related fields.
- Eligibility Conditions: Must not have resided or been employed in Belgium for more than 12 months over the past three years.
Skills Required
- Established expertise in applied research on sarcopenia or osteosarcopenia (minimum three first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals).
- Proficiency in epidemiology, clinical research, and health data analysis.
- Strong statistical skills using software like R, Stata, SAS, or SPSS.
Job Description
As a member of the Public Health Aging Research and Epidemiology (PHARE) Group:
- Develop a utility questionnaire from the SarQoL questionnaire for QALY estimation.
- Participate in a multicenter study assessing patient preferences regarding treatment for sarcopenia.
- Lead pilot projects in osteosarcopenia.
- Write scientific articles and contribute to academic visibility.
- Mentor PhD candidates and Master’s students.
- Collaborate with clinical and public health teams.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following via email:
- A short biography (approx. 200 words) highlighting relevant background.
- An updated academic CV.
- A publication list distinguishing works related to the topic.
- PDF copies of 3 first-author scientific articles.
- Summary of PhD thesis.
- Copy of the PhD diploma, with thesis title and date.
- A motivation letter (max 2 pages, in English).
Applications should be sent to:
- Email: charlotte.beaudart@unamur.be and candidature@unamur.be
Last Date to Apply
May 30, 2026
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Charlotte Beaudart at the provided email addresses.
