Postdoc Real-World Testing of Future In-Vehicle Touchscreens (Robotics)

TL;DR

Postdoc Real-World Testing of Future In-Vehicle Touchscreens (Robotics): Developing and validating novel in-vehicle touchscreen technologies to correct perturbed finger movements and provide tactile feedback with an accent on usability in aerospace, automotive, and maritime domains. Focus on implementing adaptive tactile feedback and performing human-subject evaluations in flight simulators and real vehicles.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Delft, Netherlands

Salary: €3,546 – €5,538

Company

hirify.global is a top international university combining science, engineering, and design to address global challenges in mobility, energy, and digital society.

What you will do

• Perform fundamental experiments in the SIMONA flight simulator to develop and fine-tune touchscreen corrections for perturbed finger movements.
• Implement and test adaptive tactile feedback (electrovibration) to facilitate "eyes-off" operation of in-vehicle touchscreens.
• Develop prototype touchscreen hardware and software for final demonstrators and commercial hardware.
• Conduct human-subject validation evaluations in real air, road, and water vehicles.
• Contribute to scientific articles, conference papers, and new research proposals.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a comparable field.
• Proven experience in human-subject data collection, statistical data analysis, and mathematical modeling.
• Experience working with experimental hardware and electronics.
• Good programming skills, preferably in Python and C++.
• Excellent track record in scientific research with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1+).

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary contract for 1 year with a workload of 36-40 hours per week.
• Comprehensive pension scheme via ABP and flexible working week.
• 232 annual leave hours and the possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Relocation support via the "Coming to Delft Service" and a Dual Career Programme for accompanying partners.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities, including the SIMONA Research Simulator and PH-LAB research aircraft.