PhD: Regulating Uncertainty in Medical Devices

Delft; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Holiday allowance

End-of-year bonus

Job summary

PhD candidate position at TU Delft focuses on decision-making under uncertainty for emerging medical devices. The project is part of the COMPASS4MD consortium, involving regulators, clinicians, and industry partners across Europe. You will design case scenarios, interview stakeholders, and contribute to policy‑relevant recommendations.

English proficiency is required; Dutch is a plus. The appointment follows Dutch university salary scales (€3,204–€4,051 gross per month) with holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Research experience and writing skills demonstrated through a thesis, publications, or previous projects.
• Excellent command of English; Dutch language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Study how uncertainty is evaluated in regulatory decision‑making for medical devices.
• Examine factors that influence acceptability of evidence and unmet medical needs.
• Develop realistic case scenarios and discuss with stakeholders across Europe.
• Explore regulation strategies, including sandboxes, conditional access and post‑market evidence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative

Organisational skills

Research experience

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

PhD candidate position at TU Delft focuses on decision-making under uncertainty for emerging medical devices. The project is part of the COMPASS4MD consortium, involving regulators, clinicians, and industry partners across Europe. You will design case scenarios, interview stakeholders, and contribute to policy‑relevant recommendations.

English proficiency is required; Dutch is a plus. The appointment follows Dutch university salary scales (€3,204–€4,051 gross per month) with holiday allowance