Biomechanics Researcher - 3D-Printed Footwear

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension

Flexible working week

Education opportunities

Leave and development budget

Job summary

Delft University of Technology in Delft is seeking three researchers to join a project on 3D-printed footwear innovation. You will help develop a computational design and digital fabrication workflow, combining biomechanics, design, and manufacturing for next‑gen footwear concepts.

The role involves evaluating biomechanical performance of concepts/prototypes, translating gait and plantar-pressure findings into design requirements for iterative development, and collaborating with partners across

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in Industrial Design Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Human Movement Sciences, Mechanical Eng or related field.
• Familiarity with biomechanical measurement, experimental research or quantitative data analysis.
• Interest in applying biomechanical research to product development.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with gait analysis, motion capture, plantar-pressure measurement or participant studies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gait-analysis experiments and biomechanical measurements.
• Collect, process and analyse plantar-pressure and related biomechanical data.
• Contribute to the design and execution of participant studies.
• Translate measurement results into functional design requirements.
• Evaluate footwear prototypes through participant-based testing.
• Communicate findings within the team and contribute to iterative prototype development.

Skills

Biomechanics

Gait analysis

Motion capture

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MSc in IDE/related

MSc in Biomedical Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Delft University of Technology in Delft is seeking three researchers to join a project on 3D-printed footwear innovation. You will help develop a computational design and digital fabrication workflow, combining biomechanics, design, and manufacturing for next‑gen footwear concepts.

The role involves evaluating biomechanical performance of concepts/prototypes, translating gait and plantar-pressure findings into design requirements for iterative development, and collaborating with partners across