Postdoc in Robotic instruments for minimally invasive surgery

Job title:

Postdoc in Robotic instruments for minimally invasive surgery

Company:

Universiteit Twente

Job description

Hours38 hr.Salary indicationSalary gross/monthly
based on full-time€ 4,020 – € 5,278Deadline30 Nov 2024The positionThe position is part of the FlexSMART project with the aim of integrating sensing and control within soft/flexible surgical devices for minimally invasive surgery. The project will be conducted within the and research facilities of the .
In addition there are excellent opportunities for close collaboration with the , clinicians, hospitals and several institutions abroad.The researcher will need to work independently on the research and also guide PhD candidates, MSc and BSc students working on related topics. They are also expected to contribute towards writing academic articles and present the work at conferences.”Your profile

• The successful applicant has (or is about to complete) a PhD with a relevant background in mechanical, biomedical, electrical engineering, or in a closely related discipline.
• The candidate should possess excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: robotics, mechatronics, mechanical design.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in sensing and actuation of soft and flexible robots. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.

Our offer

• A full-time contract for 18 months (with possibility of extension);
• A gross salary between € 4020,- and € 5278,- per month, depending on experience and qualifications;
• An annual holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, and an annual end of year bonus of 8.3%;
• An attractive pension scheme;
• Minimum of 29 leave days in case of full-time employment;
• Professional and personal development programs;
• The University of Twente is situated on a green and lively campus with lots of facilities for sports and other extracurricular activities.

Information and applicationYour application should including the following documents. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Venkat Kalpathy Venkiteswaran (v.kalpathyvenkiteswaran@utwente.nl) with “Postdoc Application: FlexSMART” in the subject line.

• A motivation letter
• Academic and research CV
• Contact information for at least two references
• Two relevant first-author papers from PhD

The first round of interviews will take place from December 1 till December 10.Share this vacancyAbout the organisationThe Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) engages in education and research of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. We enable society and industry to innovate and create value using efficient, solid and sustainable technology. We are part of a ‘people-first’ university of technology, taking our place as an internationally leading center for smart production, processes and devices in five domains: Health Technology, Maintenance, Smart Regions, Smart Industry and Sustainable Resources. Our faculty is home to about 2,900 Bachelor’s and Master’s students, 550 employees and 150 PhD candidates. Our educational and research programmes are closely connected with UT research institutes Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.Want to know moreKalpathy Venkiteswaran, V. (Venkat)
Assistant ProfessorKalpathy Venkiteswaran, V. (Venkat)
Assistant ProfessorDo you have questions about this vacancy? Then you can contact Venkat for all substantive questions about this position and the application procedure. For general questions about working for the UT, please refer to the chatbot.

Expected salary

€4020 – 5278 per month

Location

Enschede, Overijssel

Job date

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:40:43 GMT

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