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About the Organization

Sciensano is a renowned scientific institute that is dedicated to the challenge of uniting science, health and society. Sciensano is made up of about 1000 passionate workers who are committed every day to serving human and animal health through a variety of activities carried out in a professional and independent framework. Thanks to its long tradition of scientific expertise, Sciensano has distinguished itself as a leading scientific and public institution, but also as a key player in the interconnection between human health, animal health, and the environment ! Today, Sciensano draws its strength and specificity from a global and multidisciplinary approach to health, mobilizing unique research angles with the objective of contributing to the health of everyone.

More about Sciensano at : www.sciensano.be

Wanna give your training a strong societal turn ?

We are currently looking for a Master student for the Children, Adolescents and Young Adult (CAYA)-unit.

The unit focuses on young people with cancer, including children (0-15 years) and adolescents and young adults (16-35 years).

You will carry out work and analyses in this unit, which is imbedded in the Cancer Centre.

The Cancer Centre of Sciensano is a center of expertise that supports and facilitates the actors involved in the fight against cancer with the scientific expertise of these researchers as well as other leading figures, healthcare professionals, patients, research and knowledge centres, etc.

Sciensano is involved in all aspects of cancer, such as prevention, screening, treatment, rehabilitation, psychosocial care, care organization, quality of care, and ethics.

This Master Thesis project focuses on the specific needs of Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with cancer, a group with unique medical and psychosocial challenges. AYA patients face different care needs compared to both children and older adults, and the impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment affects their physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being. As a result, psychosocial support is crucial.

To address these challenges, the RIZIV/INAMI has established an agreement with six academic hospitals to provide high-quality, age-specific care and support for AYA cancer patients. The aim is to improve their quality of life during and after treatment.

The Masters thesis project will evaluate (through a prospective mixed-method study) the implementation of AYA care in Belgian hospitals.

The project is scheduled for the 2025-2026 academic year and the duration of the internship will be +/- 9 months.

The final goal of your master thesis is to formulate, based on the implementation outcomes, strategies to enhance the roll-out of AYA-care within Belgian hospitals.

Sciensano : The ideal place for your Internship. Doing your internship at Sciensano means choosing to give your training a strong societal turn, through an immersion in our stimulating work environment made up of people dedicated to shaping a better future in the field of health. Do you think you have the talent, the desire to learn and the commitment that we are looking for in our future intern? Then dont wait any longer! At Sciensano, our employees are a strength and deserve our full attention. You will discover an organization with a human face, where the development of people is a priority, and where your mentor is a dedicated scientist whose mission is to accompany you on a journey of discovery and excellence. You will evolve in a warm environment where the values of kindness, inclusion, diversity, respect and openness become reality.

You like what you are reading ? Amazing ! Then, your tasks will involve :

Data Collection:

• Qualitative: Conduct interviews with healthcare professionals in Dutch and French, using the RE-AIM and CFIR theoretical frameworks.
• Quantitative: Distribute and monitor a REDCap survey completed by healthcare professionals, ensuring data quality at regular intervals.

Analysis:

• Qualitative: After transcript verification, analyze interview data using NVivo, guided by the RE-AIM and CFIR frameworks to assess implementation outcomes and contextual factors.
• Quantitative: Analyze the REDCap survey results descriptively.

Your profile :

• Degree: Masters student in in Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology (with a strong interest in health sciences), Medical Anthropology, or a related field with an interest in healthcare implementation research.
• Soft skills: Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to analyze complex data. Strong professional integrity and attention to detail in performing tasks, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the results.
• Hard skills: Expertise in oncology, or strong willingness to learn about oncology and AYA care. Good understanding of healthcare implementation research.

Language proficiency :

• Excellent command of the two Belgian national languages (Dutch AND French).

• An active, good command of the English language is essential.

The Offer :

• A 9-month full-time internship at a renowned scientific institute
• A dedicated mentor who will accompany you throughout your internship
• The opportunity to connect with leading scientists in your field
• A clear internship convention between you, your institution and us
• A stimulating internship environment to strengthen your expertise or acquire a first great experience

Application deadline : by 1st of June 2025.

Send your application quickly via our website : https://www.sciensano.be

What happens next ?

1° Our recruiters will analyze each application

2° We will then send you an email to inform you of the decision made based on your cv and cover letter

3° The candidates whose application best matches the position will be invited for an interview