PhD position in Assembly integrated additive manufacturing of soft robots

• You are a highly motivated young scientist with a master degree in one of the following fields of engineering; mechanical; manufacturing and production; material science; mechatronics; or in a closely related discipline.
• Since the work will be mostly experimental, experience in the laboratory in any level is appreciated; but experience in additive manufacturing, soft robotic technologies, micro fabrication, mechanisms and robotic systems, and material processing techniques will be considered as an advantage.
• You have strong communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English.
• You are able to work independently, and have excellent theoretical and experimental skills.
• Team-working skills are expected from the candidate due to the multidisciplinary and collaborative approach of the project.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

Please send your application (maximum of 3 documents) before December 8, 2019 via the "apply now" button and include:

• A video (2-minute max) describing your scientific interests and why you want to apply for this position. Please, include a web link for video direct download in your CV document.
• A cover letter (1-page max) specifying how your experience and skills match the position.
• A detailed CV including, nationality, date of birth, English proficiency level, experience overview, publication list (if any), examples of developed (soft) robotic projects (if any), copies of relevant publications (if any), and video download link.
• Transcripts from your BSc and MSc degrees.
• Contact information for at least two academic references. A support letter will be requested only if your application is considered.

Please note: you are required to fill in an additional questionnaire before we can process your application, via this link: Questionnaire

If you fulfill the requirements, you will be invited to a (skype) interview. A Game-Based assessment will be also part of the selection procedure.

For more information on the open position you can contact Asst.-Prof. Ali Sadeghi, mail: a.sadeghi@utwente.nl , phone: + 3153-4899066.

Conditions

We offer an interesting temporary research position in a dynamic and international environment, combining the benefits of academic research with a topic of high societal relevance. The UT offers excellent working conditions, an exciting scientific environment and a green and lively campus with lots of sports facilities and an international scientific community.

• You will be appointed on a fulltime PhD position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year.
• We provide a stimulating, modern research environment with world-class research facilities.
• You will be enrolled in Twente Graduate School; and will follow a high-quality personalized educational program.
• You will have a full status as an employee at the UT, including pension and health care benefits.
• Your salary will range from EUR 2.325,- (1st year) to EUR 2.972,- (4th year) per month, plus holiday allowance (8%) and end-of-year bonus (8.3%).
• You can make use of excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
• You will receive good secondary conditions, in accordance with the collective labor agreement CAO-NU for Dutch universities.