PhD Position in Surgical Robotics

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PhD Position in Surgical Robotics

Deadline Published on Vacancy ID 1615
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115 days remaining

Academic fields

Engineering

Job types

PhD

Education level

University graduate

Weekly hours

38 hours per week

Salary indication

€2901—€3707 per month

Location

Drienerlolaan 5, 7522NB, Enschede

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Job description

Minimally invasive surgery has revolutionized medicine by enabling interventions without large incisions, thereby significantly improving clinical outcomes. Such surgical techniques include insertions of needles, catheters, and micro-robots. For effective medical diagnosis and treatment, the device must reach its intended target. In order to increase the targeting accuracy of the procedure and improve clinical outcomes, the goal of this research project is to develop methods for modeling and controlling a range soft/flexible surgical devices and medical microrobots, as they interact and navigate through the body. Techniques would be developed to track and control the path of the novel devices using images (MR and ultrasound imaging modalities). The present project will be conducted within the Surgical Robotics Laboratory and the Department of Biomechanical Engineering. In addition there are excellent opportunities for collaboration with the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University Medical Centre Groningen, and several institutions abroad.

Requirements

  • You have a master’s degree and background in mechanical, biomedical, or electrical engineering, applied physics or nanotechnology or in a closely related discipline.
  • You have excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: system dynamics and control, robotics, mechatronics, mechanical design, image processing, or nano-/micro-fabrication technologies. Experience at the intersection of one or more of these areas is desirable.

Conditions of employment

  • A full-time 4-year PhD position;
  • We provide excellent mentorship and a stimulating international research environment with excellent facilities;
  • A professional and personal development program within Graduate School Twente;
  • A starting salary of € 2.901 in the first year and a salary of € 3.707 in the fourth year gross per month;
  • A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
  • A solid pension scheme;
  • A minimum of 29 holidays per year in case of fulltime employment.
  • The UT provides a dynamic and international environment, combining the benefits of academic research with a topic of high industrial relevance, excellent working conditions, an exciting scientific environment, and a green and lively campus.

Additional information

You can apply for this position until 31 July 2025 by clicking the ‘apply now’ button below. Please include:
  • CV (including contact information for at least two academic references)
  • Title and abstract of your Master’s project/thesis.

For more information on this position, please contact Prof. Sarthak Misra, s.misra@utwente.nl.
  • Interviews will take place approximately 4 weeks after your application.

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