PhD Position Haptics (Robotics)

TL;DR

PhD Position Haptics (Robotics): Designing and synthesizing multimodal tactile surface sensations with an accent on human perceptual responses and haptic feedback. Focus on designing tactile signals, conducting human-participant experiments, and applying machine learning algorithms to analyze perceptual and physical data.

Location: Must be based in Delft, Netherlands (Relocation support provided)

Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 gross per month

Company

A top international university combining science, engineering, and design to address global challenges in energy, climate, mobility, health, and digital society.

What you will do

• Design tactile signals with specific attributes for multimodal haptic research.
• Conduct human-participant experiments to evaluate perceptual responses to haptic feedback.
• Apply machine learning algorithms to analyze collected perceptual and physical data.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences.
• Co-supervise B.Sc. and M.Sc. students and contribute to course teaching as an assistant.

Requirements

• MSc degree in Electronics engineering, computer science, mechatronics engineering, or a related subject.
• High motivation for interdisciplinary research and a strong interest in haptics.
• Independent and critical attitude with a strong work ethic and scientific integrity.
• Must be based in or be able to relocate to Delft, Netherlands
• English proficiency required for academic communication and thesis writing

Nice to have

• Experience in signal processing or mechatronic design.
• Proficiency in data analysis using machine learning algorithms.
• Experience working with electromechanical hardware such as sensors and actuators.

Culture & Benefits

• 4-year employment period with progressive contracts and performance assessments.
• Salary increases annually according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Enrollment in the hirify.global Graduate School with a structured Doctoral Education Programme.
• Customizable compensation package, health insurance discounts, and monthly work cost contributions.
• Relocation support via "Coming to Delft Service" and a Dual Career Programme for accompanying partners.