PhD Position Automated Design and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Hand and Wrist Medical Devices

We are seeking a PhD researcher to develop streamlined, automated design workflows for 3D-printed hand and wrist medical devices, and to evaluate their performance. The project will also explore data-driven and AI-based approaches to support device design.

Requirements

• MSc degree in Biomechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Experience in scientific programming (e.g., Python, Matlab)
• Experience in collecting experimental data, for example, through mechanical testing
• Experience in finite-element analysis
• Basic knowledge of and/or experience in AI-driven models
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Benefits

• 4-year contract
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities
• Holiday allowance and end-of-year bonus
• Enrollment in the TU Delft Graduate School
• Customisable compensation package
• Discounts on health insurance
• Monthly work costs contribution