The University of Twente is pleased to invite applications for PhD Position in Power of Personalization Revolutionizing Osteoarthritis Treatment. This position is part of the TopTreat consortium, focusing on developing and optimizing personalized care strategies for osteoarthritis patients. The successful candidate will contribute to advanced simulation modeling and health technology assessment, using clinical data and innovative diagnostic tools.
To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must hold or be nearing completion of a master’s degree in a relevant quantitative field such as Health Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Technical Medicine, Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, or Computer Science. Strong programming skills in R or Python and experience in data analysis, modeling, and simulation are essential. Additional knowledge of machine learning or advanced simulation techniques like Agent-Based or Discrete Event Simulation is an advantage.
The University of Twente is a public research university renowned for its innovative, entrepreneurial approach to education and research. Established in 1961, it combines technical and social sciences, focusing on fields like engineering, IT, and behavioral sciences. With a vibrant, international campus, it hosts over 12,000 students and emphasizes practical, real-world solutions through collaboration with industry and society
Founded in 1961, Universiteit Twente (University of Twente) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Enschede (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Overijssel. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Twente is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Twente offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.