Summary
Ghent University is offering a full-time doctoral fellow position for a research project focused on the role of the hip capsule in lower-limb movement. This research is funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and aims to explore the impact of hip surgery on the integrity and function of the hip capsule.
Doctoral Fellow position at Ghent University, Belgium
Designation
Doctoral Fellow
Research Area
- Human Movement Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Physiotherapy
- Medicine
Location
Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master’s degree in Human Movement Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Physiotherapy, or Medicine (requirements must be fulfilled by appointment date) |
| Interest | Strong interest in the musculoskeletal system |
| Language Skills | Good command of Dutch (required); knowledge of French or other languages is advantageous |
| Research Independence | Ability to independently develop and carry out a research project |
| Experience | Demonstrated promise as a researcher through Master’s thesis research |
| Clinical Interaction | Willingness to participate in clinical data collection with patients undergoing hip surgery |
| Technical Skills | Knowledge or experience in motion analysis, electromyography (EMG), exercise physiology, medical imaging, musculoskeletal modelling, or numerical simulations is advantageous |
Job Description
- Conduct interdisciplinary research on the hip capsule and lower-limb movement.
- Participate in a research team consisting of physicians, engineers, and biomedical scientists.
- Develop new clinical applications in the personalized treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Collect clinical data involving patients undergoing hip surgery.
- Actively engage in fundamental and applied scientific research.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV, a copy of their diploma (if already available), and a motivation letter to:
Email: emmanuel.audenaert@ugent.be
Last Date to Apply
July 8, 2026, by 23:59
For further inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact Prof. Emmanuel Audenaert at emmanuel.audenaert@ugent.be or call +32(0)9/3325699.
Ghent University encourages applications from all qualified individuals, maintaining an equal opportunities and diversity policy.
