PhD in Medical Device Regulation & Uncertainty

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customisable compensation package

Health insurance discounts

Monthly work costs contribution

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a four‑year PhD project on acceptable uncertainty in clinical evidence for regulatory decisions regarding orphan or breakthrough medical devices. The work is part of the COMPASS4MD consortium and combines regulatory research with empirical studies across Europe.

You will review regulatory documents, conduct interviews with regulators and industry, and develop practical recommendations for post‑market evidence and sandbox

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health, policy, governance, or related field.
• Excellent command of English; Dutch is a plus.
• Experience connecting biomedical questions with policy, governance, or stakeholder perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Study how uncertainty is described and assessed in regulatory practice.
• Review regulatory documents and opinions across Europe and conduct expert interviews.
• Develop realistic case scenarios and discuss with patients, clinicians, and regulators.
• Propose practical regulatory approaches, including post‑market evidence and sandboxes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration across disciplines

Organisational skills

Research experience

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Health Sciences or related field

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a four‑year PhD project on acceptable uncertainty in clinical evidence for regulatory decisions regarding orphan or breakthrough medical devices. The work is part of the COMPASS4MD consortium and combines regulatory research with empirical studies across Europe.

You will review regulatory documents, conduct interviews with regulators and industry, and develop practical recommendations for post‑market evidence and sandbox