David Beckwée

PhD opportunity at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in an interdisciplinary European project (EXOAIM) focused on the co-creation of exosuits for children with cerebral palsy and motion capture-based evaluation of movement and fatigue . The position is hosted across the Studies in Media, Innovation and Technology (SMIT) and Rehabilitation Research Group (RERE) at VUB, with collaboration across the BruBotics Rehabilitation Research Center and related partners. The project combines rehabilitation science , movement analysis , human-centred co-creation , biomechanics , and wearable exosuit development . Research focus: developing and evaluating next-generation exosuits for children and young people with cerebral palsy, using motion capture and multimodal measurements to assess movement, fatigue, usability, and real-world impact. The work includes user engagement with children, caregivers, clinicians, and other stakeholders, plus laboratory and pilot testing. Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a Master’s degree in Human Movement Sciences, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field; strong interest in biomechanics, movement analysis, fatigue, exosuits, motor learning, or balance control; and the ability to work with motion capture systems such as VICON. Strong communication skills in Dutch and English are required, and French is an advantage. Experience with Python, MATLAB, or R, and with EMG, IMUs, or eye-tracking, is considered an asset. Funding: the post is described as a fully funded 1-year PhD position, with the possibility of extension up to four years. The selected candidate will be supported in preparing an FWO PhD fellowship application during the first year. Deadline: 7 June 2026. Start: September 2026. Location: Brussels, Belgium. How to apply: send a CV, motivation letter (max. 1 page), academic transcripts, and contact details of two referees to Eva Swinnen. Interested candidates may also contact Eva Swinnen, David Beckwée, or An Jacobs for more information.

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is advertising a full-time PhD vacancy in wearable sensor analytics for adaptive rehabilitation technology within the interdisciplinary DYNAMO research line: Data-driven Nutrition and Movement Optimization for Healthy Ageing . The project sits in the Rehabilitation Research group RERE and the department of Electronics and Informatics ETRO , with collaboration involving UZ Brussel / VUB/UZ Brussel UMCOR and an international partner, Universidade Nova de Lisboa . The research focus is on using wearable sensors , IMU data , movement analysis , signal processing , time-series analysis , and machine learning to estimate how challenging an exercise is for an individual. The goal is to support adaptive rehabilitation technology , including exergames that can adjust task difficulty to the user’s abilities and performance. The topic is especially relevant for candidates interested in healthy ageing , personalized digital interventions , and the intersection of engineering and rehabilitation science. Eligible backgrounds mentioned include biomedical engineering , engineering sciences , computer science , or a related field. The post emphasizes interest in wearable sensing, signal processing, human movement analysis, adaptive systems, rehabilitation technology, and exergaming. Application deadline: 15 August 2026. How to apply: Email your CV and motivation letter to Rehabilitation.Research@vub.be . For more information, use the vacancy link or contact Prof. Bart Jansen at bart.jansen@vub.be .