PhD Position in Micro-Robotics

Karlstad University; Enschede; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-year PhD

Mentorship

Development program

Holiday allowance

Year-end bonus

29 holidays

Job summary

University of Twente invites applications for a full-time four-year PhD position in surgical micro-robotics, focusing on micro- and nano-fabrication and optical sensing. You will design, fabricate and validate micro-scale robotic platforms in close collaboration with international partners.

The project is hosted by the Surgical Robotics Laboratory and the Department of Biomechanical Engineering, offering excellent mentorship, a stimulating research environment, and a competitive starting salary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in applied physics, nanotechnology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering.
• Strong background in micro-scale systems or robotics.
• Experience in optical sensing, microfabrication, modeling and control.
• Experience integrating miniaturized sensing/actuation for biomedical or robotic applications.

Skills

Optical sensing

Micro-fabrication

Modeling and control

Micro-robotics

Education

Master's degree in applied physics or related field

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Minimally invasive interventions increasingly require tools capable of sensing, actuation, and manipulation at sub-millimetre scales. Micro-robotic systems enable highly miniaturized devices that can operate in confined anatomical environments and interact with biological tissue with high spatial precision.

This PhD project focuses on the development of surgical micro-robotic devices, with emphasis on micro- and nano-fabrication and optical technologies for sensing, actuation, and control. The research includes the design, fabrication, and experimental validation of micro-scale robotic platforms, integration of optical and imaging-based feedback, and development of modeling and control strategies for operation in complex biological environments. Particular attention will be given to scalable fabrication and integration of photonic sensing or actuation.

The project is conducted within the Surgical Robotics Laboratory and the Department of Biomechanical Engineering at the University of Twente, in close collaboration with the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology and clinical and international partners.

Your profile

You hold a Master’s degree in applied physics, nanotechnology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.

You have a strong background in micro-scale systems or robotics and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Optical sensing, photonics, or light-based micro-scale actuation
• Micro- and nano-fabrication (e.g., lithography, thin-film processing, MEMS, micro-assembly)
• Modeling and control of micro-robotic or compliant robotic systems
• Integration of miniaturized sensing and actuation systems for biomedical or robotic applications

Experience combining optical technologies with micro-fabrication or robotics is an advantage.

Our offer

• A full-time 4-year PhD position;
• We provide excellent mentorship and a stimulating international research environment with excellent facilities;
• A professional and personal development program within Graduate School Twente;
• A starting salary of € 3204,- in the first year and a salary of € 4051,- in the fourth year gross per month;
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• A minimum of 29 holidays per year in case of fulltime employment.
• The UT provides a dynamic and international environment, combining the benefits of academic research with a topic of high industrial relevance, excellent working conditions, an exciting scientific environment, and a green and lively campus.

About the organisation

At the Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET), we work on engineering for impact: developing smart, sustainable, human-centred and technological solutions for societal challenges. We connect fundamental education, research and practice across five core domains: Asset & Maintenance engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, Personalised Health Technology, Resilience Engineering, and Sustainable Production, Energy and Resources.

We work on education and research in mechanical engineering, civil engineering and industrial design engineering. Together, we learn by making, creating, and innovating, addressing challenges in a solution-oriented way. Quality, connection and inclusivity are the foundation of our culture.

In our open community, students, researchers and staff collaborate with industrial and societal partners. This enables us to develop insights, applications and solutions that add value to society.

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