| Job Announcement: Postdoctoral Researcher in Clinical Evaluation of the ICU Sound Environment Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed term, 24 – 33 months) Location: Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 Start Date: February 2024 or ASAP End Date: September 2026 About Us: The Erasmus Medical Centre is a leading institution in healthcare and medical research and the department of Adult ICU contributes to the knowledge in medical sciences, clinical technology and human-centered design for healthcare. The department aims to improve patient and clinician experiences in critical care environments and our team is renowned for developing innovative technological interventions to reduce the negative impact of medical alarms on patient and clinician well-being. We invite you to join us to improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes. SASICU Project – The Smart and Silent ICU SASICU project, with a European consortium, explores smart clinical technologies that maximize efficiency in nurse-system interactions while minimizing the technology-induced unwanted effects on patients. The publicly funded SASICU project, supported by EU Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) under grant agreement No 101132808, seeks to showcase the profound advantages of standardized, bi-directional interoperability among medical devices. Anchored in the emerging ISO/IEEE11073 SDC standard, the project features various use cases that exemplify clinical decision support and alarm management capabilities, enriching the existing clinical framework and improving patient wellbeing. Position Description: This EU funded project presents an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative research and to contribute to Horizon Europe's mission of advancing healthcare technologies and patient-centered solutions [HORIZON-JU-IHI-2022-03-03]. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Postdoctoral Researcher to join our dynamic research team in the Department of Adult ICU of Erasmus Medical Center. Join us to create a more patient-centered, technologically advanced soundscapes for healthcare. Position: Postdoctoral Researcher – ICU Soundscape Characterization As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Soundscape Characterization, you will be responsible for characterizing the soundscape of intensive care units before and after the implementation of technological interventions to silence medical alarms. Your primary objective will be to compare the characteristics of the ICU acoustic environment before and after the intervention that silences medical alarms. Your secondary objective is to connect the quality of sound environment to patient experiences studied by another postdoctoral researcher. This role requires technical expertise in the field of acoustics, indoor soundscapes, and soundscape measurement. Interest in healthcare and human-centered design are preferable to be able to connect to the other stakeholders and advance the state-of-the-art sound-driven solutions. Speaking Dutch language is a desired quality, but can be compensated if the candidate is technically and academically strong in other aspects. Key Responsibilities: • Aid the drafting and submission process of medical ethical study protocol. • Conduct detailed assessments of the soundscape in intensive care units before and after the implementation of the technological intervention. • Utilize your technical acoustics expertise to measure and analyze sound levels, patterns, and sources. • Develop methods to (automatically) measure the quality of the ICU soundscape. • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and clinicians to aid the implementation of technological solutions to reduce alarm-related stress. • Collaborate closely with the Patient Experience Postdoctoral Researcher to understand the impact of soundscapes on patient well-being. • Develop innovative solutions to minimize noise pollution and enhance the acoustic environment in healthcare settings. • Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences. • Contribute to grant writing and proposal development for continued research funding. Qualifications: • A Ph.D. in acoustics, environmental acoustics, or a related technical field. • Strong technical expertise in indoor soundscapes and soundscape measurement. • Strong social skills to be able to engage with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. • Experience in conducting acoustic measurements and analyzing sound data. • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. • A proactive and goal-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to advancing clinical technology and patient care. • Previous publication record and potential for future research success. • Inclusive mindset and • Must have advanced English language skills • Desirable to have advanced Dutch language skills What We Offer: • A collaborative and supportive research environment. • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Opportunities for professional development and networking. • 2,5 year fixed-term position with the possibility of extension (33 months max). How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following application materials via email to e.ozcanvieira@xxxxxxxxxxx and e.ozcan@xxxxxxxxxx with the subject “SASICU Postdoc 2 Application”. • A cover letter outlining your research experience and interest in the position. • A current CV with a list of publications. • Contact information for two or three professional references. • A brief research statement (1-2 pages) detailing your relevant research experience and future goals. For inquiries or further information about the position, please contact Dr. Elif Özcan Vieira via e.ozcanvieira@xxxxxxxxxxxx and e.ozcan@xxxxxxxxxx with the subject “SASICU Postdoc 2 Inquiry” Best wishes, Elif ------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Elif Özcan (she/her) Director - Critical Alarms Lab IDE Faculty Diversity Officer ------------------------------------------------------ Sound-Driven Design & Research ------------------------------------------------------ Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering Delft University of Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Department of Intensive Care Erasmus Medical Centre ------------------------------------------------------ m +31 6 30055768 ------------------------------------------------------ Wednesdays @ Erasmus MC |
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