Postdoctoral Researcher – Unraveling the Mechanobiology of the OA Knee Joint, KU Leuven, Belgium

Summary

Join the ERC-funded OA-CONNECT project as a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore the complex relationship between joint biomechanics and osteoarthritis. This role offers an opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in human movement analysis and identify movement-related factors that impact cartilage health.

Postdoctoral Researcher – Unraveling the Mechanobiology of the OA Knee Joint, KU Leuven, Belgium

Designation

Postdoctoral Researcher

Eligibility/Qualification

• PhD in Physiotherapy, Movement Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related disciplines.
• Strong interest and exposure to human movement analysis, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal health.
• Experience with motion analysis, wearable technologies, biomechanical data processing, or musculoskeletal modeling is an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; basic knowledge of Dutch is an asset.

Job Description

As a Jr Postdoctoral Researcher within the OA-CONNECT project, your responsibilities will include:

• Investigating the relationship between movement patterns, joint loading, and cartilage health in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
• Conducting laboratory-based motion analysis, medical imaging, and using wearable sensor technology.
• Coordinating clinical data collection and analyzing movement patterns and joint loading.
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, engineers, physiotherapists, and researchers.
• Contributing to the supervision of PhD and Master students.
• Disseminating findings through publications and presentations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the online application tool. For further information, you may contact Prof. Dr. Ilse Jonkers at ilse.jonkers@kuleuven.be.

Last Date to Apply

Applications must be submitted no later than August 14, 2026.

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