Postdoc in Robotic instruments for minimally invasive surgery

Utwentecareers; Enschede; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Pension scheme

29 leave days

Development programs

Job summary

The University of Twente is seeking a PhD candidate to join the FlexSMART project within the Department of Biomechanical Engineering. The aim is to integrate sensing and control in soft and flexible surgical devices for minimally invasive surgery, with collaboration with clinicians and international partners.

Ideal applicants have or will complete a PhD in mechanical, biomedical or electrical engineering, with hands-on experience in robotics, mechatronics or mechanical design; preference given

Qualifications

• PhD or candidacy in a relevant field (mechanical, biomedical, electrical engineering)
• Strong skills in robotics, mechatronics, or mechanical design
• Experience with actuation and sensing of soft/flexible robots is a plus, especially for medical applications

Responsibilities

• Interview will be part of the selection procedure

Skills

Robotics

Mechatronics

Mechanical design

Education

PhD in mechanical/biomedical/electrical engineering or related

Job description

Job description

The position is part of the FlexSMART project with the aim of integrating sensing and control within soft/flexible surgical devices for minimally invasive surgery. Recent publications from the FlexSMART project can be found below:

Document 1

Document 2

The project will be conducted within the research facilities of the Department of Biomechanical Engineering. In addition there are excellent opportunities for close collaboration with clinicians, hospitals and international institutions.

Your profile

• The successful applicant has (or is about to complete) a PhD with a relevant background in mechanical, biomedical, electrical engineering, or in a closely related discipline.
• The candidate should possess excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: robotics, mechatronics, mechanical design.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in actuation and sensing of soft and flexible robots, or experience with mechatronics for medical applications. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.

Our offer

• A full-time contract for 12 months (with possibility of extension).
• A gross salary between € 4422 and € 5760 per month, depending on experience and qualifications;
• An annual holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, and an annual end of year bonus of 8.3%;
• An attractive pension scheme;
• Minimum of 29 leave days in case of full-time employment.
• Professional and personal development programs;
• The University of Twente is situated on a green and lively campus with lots of facilities for sports and other extracurricular activities.

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.

The successful applicant has (or is about to complete) a PhD with a relevant background in mechanical, biomedical, electrical engineering, or in a closely related discipline. The candidate should possess excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: robotics, mechatronics, mechanical design. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in actuation and sensing of soft and flexible robots, or experience with mechatronics for medical applications. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.