PhD in Fatigue & Mobility: Gait, Wearables & Neuro

Radboud University; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1.5-year contract

4-year contract possibility

Starting salary €3,204 gross/month

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Extra days off (30 or 41 days)

Job summary

Radboud University invites applications for a PhD project on Fatigue in Motion focusing on gait, balance, and functional mobility in neurological populations. The project integrates plethysmography, advanced motion analysis, and wearables in both laboratory and daily life settings, embedded within a large interdisciplinary consortium.

You will develop protocols, conduct measurements, analyse data, and disseminate findings through publications and conferences, collaborating with clinicians,

Qualifications

• MSc degree in a relevant field with keen interest in clinical research.
• Experience with movement analysis, physiological measurements, or qualitative methods.
• Proven analytical, organisational and communication skills in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop study protocols for fatigue and mobility research.
• Conduct laboratory and real-world measurements.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Disseminate findings through publications and conferences.
• Mentor MSc/BSc students and support teaching duties.

Skills

Movement analysis

Physiological measurements

Qualitative research methods

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills (Dutch & English)

Education

MSc in Human Movement Sciences / Neuroscience / Biomedical Engineering / Technical Medicine / Biomedical Sciences / Medicine or related

Tools

Plethysmography

Motion analysis software

Wearable sensors

Job description

Radboud University invites applications for a PhD project on Fatigue in Motion focusing on gait, balance, and functional mobility in neurological populations. The project integrates plethysmography, advanced motion analysis, and wearables in both laboratory and daily life settings, embedded within a large interdisciplinary consortium.

You will develop protocols, conduct measurements, analyse data, and disseminate findings through publications and conferences, collaborating with clinicians,