PhD in Bio-inspired i-skin and Artificial Mechanoreceptors at Aarhus University
PhD opportunity at Aarhus University
in
bio-inspired i-skin, artificial mechanoreceptors, ionic haptic sensors, soft sensing, and microfabrication
.
The
BECHATRON Research Group
at the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Aarhus University, is recruiting a PhD candidate for a project on the design and fabrication of
biomimetic artificial skin
and
ionic microchannel-based mechanoreceptors
. The research sits at the intersection of
mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, robotics, and physics
, with applications in
smart prosthetic limbs, soft robotics, and biomedical devices
.
The project includes
COMSOL Multiphysics simulation
, fabrication of ionic microchannels and flexible circuits using
microfabrication
and
soft lithography
, development of an automated mechanical stimulation and data acquisition setup using
LabVIEW
, experimental characterization, and publication of scientific manuscripts. The group emphasizes bioinspired mechatronic systems and next-generation touch sensing for robotic and biomedical applications.
Eligibility highlights:
a relevant master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field; experience in cleanroom microfabrication, micro/nanofabrication, microfluidics, MEMS, solid-fluid interaction simulation, or measurement systems is strongly encouraged; excellent academic English is required. The selected candidate will also contribute to teaching and departmental duties.
Funding:
this is a paid PhD fellowship/scholarship with salary according to the collective agreement; the post mentions a salary of more than €5,000 per month.
Deadline:
21 June 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Start date:
01 September 2026 or later.
Applicants should submit the application via the Aarhus University portal and upload the required project description PDF, CV, diploma, transcript, and reference letters before the deadline.
