PhD Position in Medical Devices: This PhD position at TU Delft focuses on developing automated design workflows for 3D-printed hand and wrist medical devices and evaluating their performance through innovative data-driven and AI approaches.
PhD Position in Automated Design and Evaluation of 3D-Printed Hand and Wrist Medical Devices
Designation
PhD Researcher
Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | TU Delft, Netherlands |
| Research Area | Biomechanical Engineering |
| Salary Range | €3,059 – €3,881 gross per month |
| Type of Contract | 4-year contract |
| Working Hours | 36-40 hours per week |
| Post ID | 3028 |
| Application Deadline | 16 February 2026 |
Research Area
The research will focus on the automated design and evaluation of patient-specific implants and surgical tools for hand and wrist applications, utilizing state-of-the-art design workflows and AI-based solutions.
Location
TU Delft, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Delft, Netherlands.
Eligibility/Qualification
- MSc degree in Biomechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in scientific programming (e.g., Python, Matlab).
- Familiarity with collecting experimental data and finite-element analysis.
- Basic knowledge of AI-driven models.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
Preferred (but not required)
- Skills in computer-aided design.
- Experience in medical image analysis and data processing.
- Proficiency in Dutch.
Description
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Drs. Nazli Tümer and Jie Zhou, along with Prof. Amir Zadpoor, in a multidisciplinary research team. This role offers opportunities for coursework, mentorship, consortium participation, conference presentations, and teaching. TU Delft is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups in science and engineering.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online by submitting the following documents:
- A motivation letter.
- CV.
- An abstract of the MSc thesis.
- Contact information for up to three references.
Applications can only be submitted via the online application button.
Last Date for Apply
16 February 2026
