Postdoc in Patient-Centric Design Standards for Effective Usage of Telemedicine in Healthcare Delivery – DTU Management

Telemedicine has become essential in Denmark's healthcare system, especially during COVID-19, by maintaining access to services and reducing virus transmission. This Postdoc project aims to develop patient-centric standards for telemedicine facility locations and operations in Denmark, using Operations Management methods to improve service delivery based on pandemic lessons.
Telemedicine has become a critical component of the Danish healthcare system, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, where it played a vital role in maintaining access to healthcare services while reducing the risk of virus transmission. As Denmark continues to expand its telemedicine capabilities, ensuring that these services are optimally located to maximize accessibility, efficiency, and user satisfaction is essential.

This Postdoc project seeks to develop patient-centric standards for the location and operation of telemedicine facilities in Denmark, utilizing Operations Management (OM) methodologies to address current challenges and to improve service delivery, building on the lessons learned during the pandemic.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a postdoc carrying out this research project, you will play a key role in developing a set of patient-centric standards for the optimal location and operation of telemedicine facilities in Denmark, focusing on patient accessibility, healthcare needs, and the existing digital infrastructure. The project intends to apply quantitative methodologies, such as location-allocation models and network optimization, to determine the optimal locations for telemedicine facilities within Denmark's healthcare system. The project is carried out in collaboration with the healthcare sector in Region Zealand. Additionally, you will support funding proposals within the research area healthcare operations management.

You will be part of the Management Science division of the DTU Management department. The division includes 13 faculty members who are experts in operations management, supply chain management, and operations research. You will work under the supervision of Prof. Jens O. Brunner.

As an applicant, you are expected to:

• have demonstrated strong academic skills in identifying and evaluating current state-of-the-art literature within an operations management context,
• have solid experience in developing mathematical models,
• be proficient in efficient programming languages such as C++, Java, C#, or Julia, and/or alternatively in simulation modeling (e.g., AnyLogic),
• have experience in publishing research outcomes in internationally recognised scientific journals.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We will give preference to applicants who also have experience in healthcare operations management.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment covers the period from 1 February 2025, until 30 September 2026 (1 year and 8 months).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Jens O. Brunner (e-mail [email protected]).

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 2 January 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Management conducts excellent research in the intersection between management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity, and sustainability within society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department is divided into four divisions: Technology & Business Studies, Management Science, Climate & Energy Policy and Transportation Science. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master and PhD level across DTU’s study pro-grams. The department has around 200 employees, with around half coming from abroad.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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