Postdoctoral Researcher in Human-Centered Health Technology for Long-Term Care
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Belgium
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KU Leuven
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On Campus (Full Time)
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Salary or Fellowship for Postdocs
Expired
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Postdoc)
Group T Leuven Campus is an international campus providing education, research and services in Engineering Technology. It is part of the KU Leuven Faculty of Engineering Technology. Its bachelor, master and doctoral programmes in engineering technology combine a broad scientific and technological education with a pronounced focus on applications and implementation. Group T Leuven Campus is particularly committed to activities with broad societal added value, such as sustainable engineering and healthcare engineering. Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation run like a thread through the programmes and research.
We are seeking a highly motivated and interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the e-Media Research Lab within the Faculty of Engineering Technology at KU Leuven. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research and education at the intersection of healthcare technology, human-centered design, and data-driven innovation in the context of long-term and elderly care.
This position is ideal for a researcher with a strong background in biomedical engineering, electronics/ICT, or health technology, and a passion for improving quality of life through technological innovation.
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Responsibilities
- Integration of wearable sensors, AI, and mobile health applications into care workflows;
- User-centered design and co-creation with caregivers, residents, and healthcare professionals;
- Translating research into scalable, ethical, and sustainable solutions for nursing homes and home care environments.
- Supervision of masters thesis projects in the domains of health technology, sensor systems, and user-centered design;
- Mentoring interdisciplinary student teams in Engineering Experience Projects, guiding them through real-world problem-solving;
- Supporting the development and delivery of project-based learning modules that integrate research insights into hands-on education;
- Contributing to the Advanced Master of Innovative Health Technology through guest lectures, workshops, or curriculum development.
Profile
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics/ICT, Health Technology, or related field
- Proven experience in healthcare innovation, preferably in elderly care or assistive technologies
- Strong skills in sensor systems, data analysis, and/or AI for health applications
- Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary and participatory research settings
- Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus
- Experience with project coordination or mentoring is an asset
Offer
- A dynamic and supportive research environment within one of Europe’s top universities
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a strong network of healthcare and industry partners
- Opportunities for career development, including mentoring, teaching, and grant writing
- A competitive salary (according to barema 44) and benefits package
Interested?
For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Bart Vanrumste, tel.: +32 16 32 64 07, mail: [email protected] or Prof. dr. Bert Lagaisse, tel.: +32 16 32 78 55, mail: [email protected].
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