Eline van der Kruk

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is seeking an enthusiastic PhD candidate for the NWO-funded project 'Breaking BIASmechanics'. This research opportunity focuses on the development of more inclusive musculoskeletal models for human movement, aiming to advance the field of biomechanics and promote inclusivity in biomechanical modeling. The successful candidate will work with advanced experimental and computational techniques, including MRI-DTI, ultrasound, muscle stimulation, EMG, motion capture, and anatomical dissection. The project involves large-scale studies with human participants and offers the chance to collaborate with a transdisciplinary team of experts in biomechanics, clinical sciences, sports (NOC*NSF), medical imaging (UMC Utrecht, Erasmus MC), and industry partners (Model Health, VITRONIC Machine Vision). Key research areas include biomechanics, musculoskeletal modeling, human movement analysis, and inclusive modeling practices. The position is based at TU Delft, a leading institution in engineering and technology research, and is part of the Mechanical Engineering department. The project is funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO), ensuring a supportive research environment and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Applicants should have a strong background in biomechanics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related fields. Experience with experimental techniques such as MRI-DTI, ultrasound, muscle stimulation, EMG, motion capture, or anatomical dissection is highly desirable. The ideal candidate is collaborative, motivated, and passionate about advancing inclusive research in human movement. Proficiency in English is required. For more information and to apply, please visit the official TU Delft careers page. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in biomechanics, inclusive modeling, and interdisciplinary research at a top European university.

PhD position at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in Mechanical Engineering / Biomechanical Engineering . The project, “Breaking BIASmechanics” , is a NWO (Dutch Research Council) funded research project focused on developing more inclusive musculoskeletal models . The successful candidate will work on computational modelling methods to infer internal skeletal and muscular geometry from external body shape. Research methods and topics include parametric modelling , statistical modelling , MR imaging , 3D body scanning , and video-based motion capture . The work is highly interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with experts in biomechanics, clinical sciences, sports (NOC*NSF), medical imaging, and industry partners such as Model Health and VITRONIC Machine Vision. This is a PhD opening, not a postdoc or master’s call. The post does not mention a scholarship programme name, tuition waiver, or language-test waiver. A deadline is given: 13 May 2026 . Interested applicants should use the application link and follow the TU Delft job posting instructions. The opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with backgrounds in biomechanics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, computational modelling, and human movement analysis.

Two postdoctoral positions are open at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Mechanical Engineering , within the #BODIES team led by Eline van der Kruk , Associate Professor in Biomechanical Engineering. Both roles are part of the national consortium “Care is coming home!” , a 5-year collaboration involving Delft University of Technology, the University of Twente, six hospitals, 13 companies, a rehabilitation centre, and five patient organisations focused on bringing care into the home. Postdoc 1: FES Shorts for Gait Rehabilitation after Stroke (2.5 years, vacancy 3605). This project aims to adapt an existing functional electrical stimulation (FES) shorts system for stroke rehabilitation. The work includes testing and optimizing the system with patients, retraining the stimulation-control algorithm for stroke-specific gait, and evaluating comfort, fit, and usability during prolonged use. The project is in collaboration with Sint Maartenskliniek and Biomex . Postdoc 2: Markerless Motion Capture for Home Monitoring in Neurological Populations (3 years, vacancy 2628). This project will develop and validate a novel single-camera markerless motion capture system, combining biomechanical realism, diverse synthetic data generation, and privacy-preserving visualization. The goal is to enable clinical assessment and secure long-term home monitoring for neurological populations. The project is in collaboration with Model Health . Research themes / keywords: biomechanical engineering, rehabilitation, digital health, gait analysis, functional electrical stimulation, markerless motion capture, neurological rehabilitation, home monitoring, stroke rehabilitation, control algorithms, synthetic data, privacy-preserving visualization. Eligibility highlights: the post does not list detailed formal requirements in the provided text, but the roles clearly target candidates with strong research skills aligned with biomechanics, rehabilitation technology, motion analysis, and computational/algorithmic development. Collaboration with clinical and industrial partners is central. Funding / contract: these are paid postdoctoral research appointments at TU Delft. The post specifies durations of 2.5 years and 3 years, but does not mention salary, stipend, or tuition. Application window: apply before 7 September 2026 . Use the TU Delft vacancy pages linked in the post to submit the application for the relevant position.