Overview
The University of Iceland is recruiting a full-time doctoral researcher for the MUSCLE Lean Healthcare project, an international health-system research collaboration funded through the Horizon Europe THCS Partnership.
Complete research opportunity details
The Icelandic work package covers process analysis for musculoskeletal-care pathways, health-data analysis, mapping of digital solutions, collaborative research with the supervisor, and participation in international training and networking. The project includes visits to partners in Sweden, Spain and Malta.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a 120-ECTS Master's degree in engineering or a related discipline, completed by the position start. Experience in industrial-engineering process analysis or knowledge of health systems is required or advantageous, with both preferred. Good Icelandic and English are required; another Nordic language is an advantage. International/EU project experience is also an advantage.
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Verification notes
Verified on the University of Iceland's current vacancies page and linked Icelandic State Recruitment endpoint. The vacancy lists an application deadline of 23 September 2026 without a closing time, so no time-zone conversion was invented.
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