Eva Swinnen

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’s Rehabilitation Research Group (RERE) is advertising multiple openings in rehabilitation research, human movement sciences, and related clinical/technical areas. The opportunities include a PhD position on co-creation of exosuits for children with cerebral palsy (CP) with motion capture-based evaluation , a postdoctoral researcher role in exergames, personalised lifestyle interventions, and healthy ageing , a researcher vacancy in clinical biomechanical analyses in subacute stroke , and a paid 2-month visiting research stay on movement variability in the context of motor learning . These openings are based at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and are associated with the Rehabilitation Research Group (RERE) . The research themes are interdisciplinary and span biomedical engineering , medical science , neuroscience , sports science , and computer science , with a strong focus on rehabilitation technology, movement analysis, and improving participation and quality of life across the lifespan. Eligibility highlights: the PhD is full time; the postdoctoral role is 0.4 FTE; the visiting stay is paid for 2 months. The post does not specify detailed entry requirements, language tests, or stipend amounts. Deadlines: 25 May 2026 (researcher vacancy), 30 May 2026 (visiting research stay), 7 June 2026 (PhD), and 15 August 2026 (postdoctoral researcher). Interested applicants should consult the RERE vacancies page for the full vacancy descriptions and application instructions.