Physician-researcher implementation project permissive weight bearing

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Until recently, the best way to treat a patient after fracture surgery was a matter of debate. Previously, these patients were kept non- weightbearing for extended periods, but recent studies show that a policy focused on earlier and more personalised weight-bearing regime (so called permissive weight-bearing) leads to better outcomes.

Physician-researcher implementation project permissive weight bearing 

• Our goal: The goal of this research project is to gain a better understanding of the barriers and facilitators of this treatment. We can also gain a better understanding of the functional outcomes and quality of life of patients treated with permissive weight-bearing. As a researcher, you will be a member of the steering committee for this study, which includes surgeons, physiotherapists, statisticians, and implementation experts. As a researcher, you will be the central figure in this research group, liaising with the participating hospitals. You will also be responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative research, evaluating outcomes, and writing reports and scientific publications.
• Your colleagues: As a physician-researcher, you will assist in various hospitals with the introduction and evaluation of permissive weight-bearing as a post-treatment for trauma patients following surgery for a lower extremity fracture.

What you do

• Stimulate the introduction of permissive weight bearing in the different hospitals
• Maintain contact with the local study team of the participating hospitals,
• Form the linking pin between members of the steering committee and  the other local members of the study group,
• Perform interview sessions with the different stakeholders in the participating hospitals
• Analyse the outcome of the qualitative and quantitative data from the implementation study
• Stimulate changes in the process of introducing/maintaining permissive weight bearing
• Write reports and manuscripts from the implementation study.

Are you ready to set the course for the years ahead? Then we’d love to meet you.

What you bring 
The new employee should possess the following main skills and competences:

• Be representative and stimulating in the personal interaction with both treating physicians as well as patients
• Have a basic knowledge of qualitative study methods
• Have a good knowledge of quantitative study methods
• Have a good understanding of project management and the digital support (previous evidence)
• Have a good medical knowledge of the surgical treatment of trauma patients and the after treatment possibilities (MD level)

What we offer 
At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:

• A 12-month contract (1,0 fte) with the prospect of a 1 year extension.
• A gross monthly salary between €3546,00 and €5538,00 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

About the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML)
FHML is committed to health in the broadest sense: from molecule to human, and from healthcare to prevention. We train healthcare professionals and researchers through innovative educational programmes and conduct groundbreaking research in health and well-being. As part of Maastricht UMC+ (MUMC+), our international and interdisciplinary community forms a unique collaboration between university and academic hospital, where education, research, and care come together.

Interested?
Want to know more about this position or what it’s like to work at our university? Reach out to Reach out to the secretariat at secretariaat.traumachirurgie@mumc.nl or 043-3877489. The end date of the publication is 20th of april 2026.

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About Maastricht University
At Maastricht University, we collaboratively seek solutions to help move the world forward. We do this with 23,300 students and 5,400 employees across 5 regional locations, 6 faculties, and more than 70 research institutes. We encourage you to push boundaries and discover new opportunities for yourself and the world around you. Together, we can find the answers for tomorrow.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask that no agencies or intermediaries submit offers or approaches.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.