Postdoctoral Researchers – Data4Healthcare Program: Data4Healthcare, a postdoctoral program hosted at the University of Oulu, Finland, and co-funded by the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie-Action (MSCA) COFUND of the European Union, invites applications for 15 postdoctoral researcher positions in its First Call. The program focuses on harnessing big data for innovative healthcare solutions and will train 25 postdoctoral researchers over the course of 2024–2028.
- 🌐 Program Aim: Data4Healthcare addresses the demand for specialists capable of working with massive datasets, understanding various datasources, and complying with legislation for turning data into useful healthcare information.
- 🏥 Research Themes:
- Theme 1: Data as new resources in society
- Theme 2: Health data management practices in RDI collaboration
- Theme 3: Technical tools in data management and processing
- 🎓 Program Offerings: Cutting-edge research, training, and career development in big data, data analytics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence.
- 🌍 Program Environment: Located at the University of Oulu, Finland, leveraging the Oulu ecosystem with a strong background in eHealth, ICT, and a new world’s smartest hospital.
- 💼 Postdoctoral Positions:
- First Call: Recruiting 15 postdoctoral researchers from January 15th, 2024, to March 15th, 2024.
- Second Call: Recruiting 10 postdoctoral researchers in January 2025.
- 💰 Funding: The program is funding a total of 25 three-year postdoctoral researcher positions (2024–2028) at the University of Oulu.
- 📋 Recruitment Process: Emphasizes excellence, openness, merit-based, transparency, impartiality, and equal opportunities for all applicants.
Table: Positions Details
| Designation | Research Area | Location | Eligibility/Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoc | Big Data, Data Analytics, Machine Vision, AI | University of Oulu, Finland | Doctoral degree, EU MSCA mobility rule, English proficiency |
Job Description:
- The program covers three research themes: Data as new resources in society, Health data management practices in RDI collaboration, Technical tools in data management and processing.
- Twenty-five three-year postdoctoral researcher positions are available.
- The First Call for 15 positions is open from January 15th, 2024, to March 15th, 2024. The Second Call for 10 positions will open in January 2025.
- Positions start in Autumn 2024.
How to Apply:
- Check eligibility conditions and read the Guide for Applicants.
- Inform yourself about the research themes and groups.
- Develop and prepare your project proposal in consultation with the chosen research group(s).
- Submit your application through the online recruitment system (Varbi) by the specified deadline.
- Include mandatory attachments: Curriculum Vitae, list of publications, one-page research plan, two-page motivation letter, certificates/diplomas, language proficiency proof, ethics self-assessment form, and a signed commitment letter if applicable.
Last Date for Apply: 15 March 2024 (for the First Call)
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information from a reliable source. Applicants are encouraged to check details from the official Data4Healthcare website for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the program, eligibility criteria, and application process.
For further information, visit the official Data4Healthcare website: Data4Healthcare Official Site.
