A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in robotics, mechatronics or (electro)mechanical engineering. Strong background in mechanical design and modelling of dynamic systems. Experience and/or a keen interest in the field of robotics. Knowledge of at least one CAD software (Solidworks, Fusion 360, ...) and at least one programming language (C++, Python, Matlab, ...) is expected. Experience with robot modeling and simulation (e.g. Mujoco, Isaac Sim, HYFYDY), real-time software deployment (Linux, EtherCAT, Beckhoff TwinCAT3), and prototyping/test setup design is highly valued. Eager to work within a team and independently. Ability to collaborate with industry and academic researchers. Fluent in spoken and written English.

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the 'apply now'-button on this page. The application should include the following documents as a single PDF file:

• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• An explanation of your interest in the proposed research topic.
• Copies of diplomas and academic transcripts with grades from prior university studies.
• Brief description of your MSc thesis and/or relevant research projects.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact

• Dr. ir. Frederik Ostyn, f.l.a.ostyn@tue.nl
• Prof.dr.ir. René van de Molengraft, m.j.g.v.d.molengraft@tue.nl

at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands.

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