Promovendus Passende Zorg in de Wijkverpleging (District Nursing PhD) - Maastricht University, Netherlands

About the Position

Maastricht University advertises a doctoral (promovendus) position on passende zorg in de wijkverpleging - appropriate care in Dutch district nursing. The project studies how quality, appropriateness and client-centredness of home nursing care are shaped in daily practice: which care decisions are made for which clients, how professional standards and real-world constraints interact, and how teams can improve fit between care delivered and care needed. The position is a salaried PhD employment under the Dutch CAO-NU collective agreement.

The candidate joins Maastricht University's health-services research environment, which combines qualitative and quantitative methods and works closely with care organisations in the region. Fieldwork runs in Dutch district nursing organisations, so professional working proficiency in Dutch is required for interviews and observations, while analysis and publication take place in English. The doctoral training runs through the university's graduate programme with a supervisory team spanning nursing science and health services research.

Candidate Profile

Applicants hold a master's degree in nursing science, health sciences, health policy or a related discipline, with interest in care-organisation and workforce questions. Experience with qualitative methods, registry data or practice-oriented research is an advantage. Applications are submitted through Maastricht University's vacancy system; the closing date should be confirmed on the official vacancy page.

Highlights

• Salaried PhD on appropriate care in district nursing
• Maastricht University health-services research environment
• Qualitative fieldwork in Dutch home-care organisations
• Client-centred care quality and decision-making research
• Dutch proficiency required for fieldwork
• Closing date - confirm on the official vacancy page

Funding and Duration

Component	Details
Award or position	PhD fellowship / salaried position
Stipend / salary	Salaried PhD position per the CAO-NU collective agreement
Duration	Four years (PhD employment)

Eligibility and Requirements

Component	Details
Applicant eligibility	Worldwide
Academic preparation	Master's in nursing science, health sciences or a related discipline; Dutch required for fieldwork
Language	English proficiency required; Dutch needed for clinical, fieldwork or client-facing components

Application dates

Component	Details
Recruitment status	Open
Deadline	Closing date - confirm on the official vacancy page
Location	Maastricht, Netherlands

About Maastricht University

Maastricht University is a public research university in the Netherlands. It offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes across health, law, business, science, humanities and social sciences. Its problem-based learning approach encourages discussion and independent study, while its international academic community connects education with interdisciplinary research and questions affecting contemporary society.

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Application route: Follow the official application instructions

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Important Notes

• Application deadline: Open - Apply as soon as possible - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official page before the deadline: Closing date - confirm on the official vacancy page. Read the eligibility requirements carefully and prepare all requested documents - early applications are strongly recommended for competitive awards.

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Application guides

• University Motivation Letter: Explain Your Preparation and Course Choice
• Academic CV for PhD Applications: Structure and an Example

English language requirements

No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is requested for this employed Dutch position; English is assessed through the application documents and an interview in English.

Official Link

https://vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastricht-Promovendus-Passende-zorg-in-de-wijkverpleging/1374858857/