Biomechanics Researcher for 3D-Printed Footwear

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Netherlands; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension (ABP)

Health insurance discounts

Education opportunities and leave

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is seeking three researchers to join an exciting collaborative project on 3D-printed footwear innovation, carried out with industrial partners.

The project aims to develop an integrated computational design and digital fabrication workflow for next-generation footwear, combining biomechanics, computational design, metamaterials, additive manufacturing, and digital workflows to create high-performance, manufacturable concepts.

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in IDE, Biomedical Eng, Human Movement Sciences, Mechanical Eng, or related.
• Experience with biomechanical measurement, experimental research or quantitative data analysis.
• Interest in applying biomechanical research to product development.
• Strong 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.
• Help 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

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MSc or equivalent degree

Tools

Motion capture

Plantar-pressure measurement

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is seeking three researchers to join an exciting collaborative project on 3D-printed footwear innovation, carried out with industrial partners.

The project aims to develop an integrated computational design and digital fabrication workflow for next-generation footwear, combining biomechanics, computational design, metamaterials, additive manufacturing, and digital workflows to create high-performance, manufacturable concepts.