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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. Information and application You can apply for this position through the button ‘APPLY’. Your application should include the following documents as a *single* PDF file. A motivation letter Academic and research CV Contact information for at least two references Two relevant first-author papers Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Venkat Kalpathy Venkiteswaran ([email protected]) with “Postdoc Application: FlexSMART” in the subject line. The (online) interviews will take place early January. Screening is part of the recruitment procedure. 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.

Core Responsibilities

Conduct research within the FlexSMART project to integrate sensing and control into soft and flexible surgical devices for minimally invasive surgery. Work in the Department of Biomechanical Engineering facilities, with opportunities to collaborate with clinicians, hospitals, and international institutions.

Requirements

Applicants must have or be close to completing a PhD in mechanical, biomedical, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline. They should have strong skills and practical experience in robotics, mechatronics, or mechanical design; experience with soft and flexible robot actuation and sensing or medical mechatronics is preferred.

Benefits

• Annual Holiday Allowance
• Annual End-of-Year Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• At Least 29 Days of Leave
• Professional and Personal Development Programs
• Campus Sports and Extracurricular Facilities