Summary
Join the ERC-funded OA-CONNECT project, a multidisciplinary research program investigating the relationship between mechanical loading and cartilage health in osteoarthritis (OA). We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to groundbreaking research connecting biomechanics, clinical research, and osteoarthritis.
Postdoctoral Position – Unraveling the Mechanobiology of the OA Knee Joint
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Mechanobiology, Osteoarthritis, Biomechanics |
| Location | Leuven, Belgium |
| Eligibility | PhD in Physiotherapy, Movement Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields |
| Last Date to Apply | August 14, 2026 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree in Physiotherapy, Movement Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline.
- Strong interest and exposure to human movement analysis, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal health.
- Clinical research and patient-oriented study interest.
- Experience with motion analysis, wearable technologies, and musculoskeletal modeling is advantageous.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Good written and spoken English; basic knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
Job Description
As a postdoctoral researcher within the OA-CONNECT project, you will:
- Investigate the relationship between movement patterns, joint loading, and cartilage health in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- Coordinate and contribute to biomechanical measurements using motion capture, force plates, wearable sensors, and clinical assessments.
- Manage clinical, functional, and imaging data collection.
- Analyze movement patterns and joint loading during daily activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Develop musculoskeletal modeling approaches to estimate tissue loading.
- Collaborate with clinicians, physiotherapists, engineers, and basic scientists.
- Disseminate findings through scientific publications, conference presentations, and outreach activities.
- Contribute to a supportive research environment and supervise PhD and Master students.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the online application tool at KU Leuven. For more information or any questions about the application process, contact Prof. dr. Ilse Jonkers at ilse.jonkers@kuleuven.be.
Last Date to Apply
Applications must be submitted no later than August 14, 2026, by 23:59 CET.
