PhD Position in Mobile Computing for Intra-Oral Sensing

TL;DR

PhD Position in Mobile Computing for Intra-Oral Sensing (Embedded AI): Developing an ultra-light, battery-powered intra-oral embedded device that senses multiple biomedical signals, runs AI models on-device, and wirelessly transmits data for further analysis with an accent on low-power multimodal sensing, constrained intra-oral hardware design, and signal processing for non-invasive sleep studies. Focus on building and validating embedded sensing + embedded AI pipelines under strict size/moisture constraints and collaborating within a Netherlands-wide research consortium.

Location: Relocation to the Netherlands required

Salary: €3059 - €3881 gross per month

Company

hirify.global (Delft University of Technology) is a research university delivering engineering education and pioneering technology research.

What you will do

• Design a multimodal, battery-powered embedded device for intra-oral sensing and wireless data transmission.
• Collect and process data from the human mouth using on-board AI models for downstream analysis.
• Work across embedded systems, embedded AI, low-power electronics, and signal processing.
• Collaborate with hirify.global researchers and partner universities/industry within the SMILE consortium.
• Advance intra-oral sensing to support non-invasive sleep studies.

Requirements

• MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong programming and debugging skills for embedded (ARM) microcontrollers.
• Android operating system knowledge and Android application development experience.
• Signal processing skills for signals collected from embedded mobile platforms.
• Practical PCB design experience (KiCad).
• Good command of English (written and spoken).

Culture & Benefits

• 4-year PhD employment in principle, typically via two employment contracts (initial 1.5 years with a go/no go assessment within 15 months).
• Salary per Dutch Universities collective labor agreement, plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• Enrollment in the hirify.global Graduate School with scientific training and professional development support.
• Customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution; flexible work schedules can be arranged.
• Relocation support via Coming to Delft Service, including events and a Dual Career Programme.

Hiring process

• Submit application (CV and motivational letter) by 31 July 2026; upload required documents as two PDFs.
• Selection includes a knowledge security risk assessment based on application materials.
• Progression follows the initial contract go/no go assessment within 15 months.