The research program ‘Occupational Epidemiology’ (dept. of Epidemiology, Maastricht University) focuses on the mutual relationship between health, wellbeing and labor participation. Using an epidemiological approach, etiology, natural course and treatment of different health complaints and diseases in the working population are studied. The primary goal of the research program is to expand the knowledge on health in relation to labor participation to contribute to the increased need of evidence-based (occupational) medicine. The research program aims to develop tools and strategies for prevention, treatment, and socio-medical counselling of employees. By doing so, it seeks to improve health, wellbeing, and labor participation while reducing sick leave and work disability rates in the Netherlands. 

We are seeking the future successor of the current program leader of this research program. Our ideal candidate is a mid-career academic who can be appointed directly as an associate professor with potential for promotion to full professor. The candidate will take on the role of program leader for the research program Occupational Epidemiology within the department of Epidemiology and will also represent the research program in the research line ‘Functioning, Participation & Rehabilitation of the research institute CAPHRI. 

The candidate will be responsible for the coordination, development, and execution of ongoing and future research projects, as well as teaching roles in the broad field of methodology and occupational epidemiology. The intended ratio between teaching and research is 50%-50%. Specific duties include: 

• Contributing to and shaping the research agenda of occupational epidemiology. 
• Supervising students and PhD candidates in the field of occupational epidemiology. 
• Utilizing expertise to inform policy development and provide advisory services. 
• Attracting, initiating, and leading research projects to successful completion. 
• Establishing and nurturing sustainable partnerships within and beyond the research school on a regional, national and international level. 
• Developing, coordinating, managing and executing of educational activities in Bachelor/Master courses related to epidemiology, as well as occupational epidemiology.