PhD Position in haptic human-robot interaction

What we offer:

Three enthusiastic supervisors, who are experts in the field of Human Movement Optimization (Dr. Eline van der Kruk), Tactile Machines (Dr. Michael Wiertlewski), and Human-Robot interaction (Prof. David Abbink), an inspiring group of peers, and opportunities for personal development. There are close collaborations with clinical university partners (Leiden University Medical Center, Erasmus Medical Center), and Rehabilitation Centers (Basalt, Rijndam)

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2443 per month in the first year to € 3122 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation.