About this role
Logo of EURAXESS Job offer - JOB - Netherlands - Maastricht University via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 24 October 2026 Page contents 24 Oct 2026 Maastricht University (UM) Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 8 Nov 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Hours Per Week Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
Welcome to Maastricht University! How can we make osteoarthritis care more accessible, integrated and sustainable? And how can we bring the right care closer to people's everyday lives? As a Junior Researcher, you will contribute to the European EUcare4OA project and help develop, implement and evaluate new approaches to osteoarthritis care across Europe. You will become part of the multidisciplinary team of Beweeghuis Maastricht-Heuvelland, working at the intersection of research, healthcare and community-based care.
Together with colleagues and international partners, you will help shape the future of integrated osteoarthritis care . Junior Researcher Integrated Care and Osteoarthritis Our goal: The EUcare4OA (Community-Driven, Accessible, and Resilient Ecosystem for Osteoarthritis Care) project is a European research initiative focused on transforming osteoarthritis (OA) care across Europe. Partners from the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden work together to develop, implement and evaluate an integrated, community-based care model.
The aim is to help people with osteoarthritis receive the right care, at the right place, at the right time. EUcare4OA builds on the successful Beweeghuis Maastricht-Heuvelland model. The project aims to strengthen primary and community care by bringing together physiotherapy, patient self-management, community-based support and digital health solutions in one scal...