PhD on Quality of Care in inflammatory bowel disorders

The IBD Group at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven, Belgium) is looking for a highly motivated PhD student to further investigate and improve the Quality of Care in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are complex, heterogenic disorders of unknown etiology, characterized by chronic relapsing and remitting inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract. These diseases require specialized care and regular follow-up for assessing disease activity, disease progression, adverse events and adjustment of medical therapy. Significant variability of IBD care exists, ranging from differences in use of diagnostic tests to differences in therapeutic approaches.
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You have a university degree (Master in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Bio-Engineering, Biochemistry & Biotechology, Pharmacy, or an equivalent degree)

You are highly motivated with a strong interest in quality of care

You can work both independently and in a team

You can work with great precision and you are flexible

You have a good knowledge of Dutch and English

Offer

We offer a 4 year PhD position in a stimulating environment at a top European university, in well-equipped, experienced and internationally-oriented research units. In this enriching environment you will have the chance to acquire new knowledge and skills within a team of multidisciplinary researchers.

Interested?

For further information or to apply for this position, email to marc.ferrante@uzleuven.be. An application requires a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae and contact details of 2 referees.

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