Cross-border healthcare

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Uni. Pavia
Posted on: 14/04/2026 Deadline: 19/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

12/GIUR-09 - International Law

Description

The research explores private international law issues arising from the cross-border provision of healthcare services between EU Member States. In particular, it covers the identification of the place where damage occurs and the law applicable to telemedicine, remote diagnosis and prescription, the mobility of medical personnel and the circulation of gametes for medically assisted reproduction. In light of the current legal framework, the study assesses the compatibility of the existing conflict of laws rules on contractual and non- contractual liability with the objectives pursued by the EU legislator in protecting injured patients, with specific regard to personal injury and related compensation mechanisms, including tort claims. The research highlights the need for closer coordination between substantive and private international law to ensure effective patient protection and adequate compensation in cross-border healthcare contexts.

Funding body

Università di Pavia

Selection process

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The application for admission to the selection procedure (dated and signed),the documents and publications considered useful for the evaluation must be submitted, under penalty of exclusion, electronically, by visiting the following web page: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idr selecting the Competition Notice you have chosen. In order to register with the system, you must have an email address. Following the guidelines published in the procedure, the applicant must enter all the information required for the application, enclosing all documents in electronic .PDF format. The selection of candidates is carried out on the basis of qualifications and interview, supplemented by a test of knowledge of the foreign language (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications). The public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 6) can be found at: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idrThe selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a research doctorate (PhD) or equivalent qualification obtained abroad, or, for the sectors concerned, a medical specialization qualification. The educational qualification has to concern the research theme.Further specific assessable qualifications (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications):unforeseen