Summary
The University of Namur is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Researcher for the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to the “Patient-centered Approach for Research and Interventions in Sarcopenia (PARIS)” project, aimed at enhancing interventional research in sarcopenia by integrating patient-centered principles.
Post-Doctoral Researcher in Biomedical Sciences, University of Namur, Belgium
Designation
Post-Doctoral Researcher (Contract duration: 12 months)
Location
University of Namur, Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
Research Area
- Sarcopenia and Osteosarcopenia
- Health Economics
- Patient-Centered Research Approaches
Eligibility/Qualification
- Degree: PhD in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Public Health
- Experience:
- Established expertise in applied research related to sarcopenia or musculoskeletal health.
- Minimum of three scientific publications as the first author in relevant journals.
- Additional Knowledge:
- Familiarity with health economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), and Patient Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMS) is an asset.
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
- Developing an utility questionnaire derived from the SarQoL questionnaire.
- Participating in a multicentric project evaluating patient treatment preferences for sarcopenia.
- Conducting pilot studies in osteosarcopenia, including cohort analysis and network meta-analysis.
- Writing and submitting scientific articles, reports, and presentations.
- Supervising projects conducted by assistive researchers and master’s students.
- Engaging in academic activities like supervising and evaluating master’s theses.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following via email:
- A brief biography (200 words) highlighting relevant qualifications.
- A detailed and updated scientific CV.
- List of publications, categorizing those related to this call.
- PDFs of 3 first-author articles in applied clinical research on sarcopenia.
- A summary of the PhD thesis.
- A copy of the PhD diploma.
- A motivation letter (max 2 pages, in English).
Email applications to:
- Prof. Charlotte Beaudart: charlotte.beaudart@unamur.be
- HR Department: candidature@unamur.be
Last Date to Apply
May 30, 2026
