PhD Opportunity 2026 | Joint Motion Monitoring Devices for Home Environments at TU Delft

PhD Opportunity 2026 | Joint Motion Monitoring Devices for Home Environments at TU Delft

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a fully funded PhD position on Joint Motion Monitoring Devices for Home Environments. This interdisciplinary research opportunity aims to develop innovative wearable technologies that enable safe, independent, and effective home-based healthcare for individuals with chronic mobility conditions.

Position Overview

About the Project

Healthcare systems worldwide face growing pressure due to increasing costs and rising numbers of patients with chronic mobility disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Parkinson's Disease, and Stroke. This PhD project is part of the "Care is Coming Home!" programme, which seeks to develop advanced technologies that enable patients to safely monitor and manage their health from home.

The research focuses on creating novel joint motion monitoring devices capable of accurately tracking disease progression using wearable sensors, reducing dependence on hospital visits while supporting remote patient care.

Research Responsibilities

The selected PhD researcher will:

• Design, develop, and evaluate innovative wearable devices for monitoring joint motion in home environments.

• Develop finger stiffness measurement technologies for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

• Create motion monitoring solutions for stroke patients without relying on camera-based systems.

• Design drift compensation algorithms using combined IMU and stretch sensor configurations.

• Conduct multidisciplinary research combining engineering, biomechanics, healthcare, and user-centred design.

• Collaborate with hospitals, rehabilitation centres, patient organizations, universities, and industry partners.

Research Focus Areas

The project includes research in:

• Wearable Healthcare Devices

• Joint Motion Monitoring

• Medical Sensor Technology

• Biomechanical Engineering

• Human Movement Analysis

• Home Healthcare Technologies

• IMU-Based Motion Tracking

• Stretch Sensor Systems

• Digital Health

• Rehabilitation Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline.

• Strong interest in wearable technologies and healthcare innovation.

• Experience in sensor systems, embedded technologies, biomechanics, or medical device development is desirable.

• Programming, data analysis, and experimental research experience will be an advantage.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

Project Partners

The project is part of the Care is Coming Home! programme involving:

• TU Delft

• University of Twente

• Amsterdam UMC

• Erasmus MC

• Leiden UMC

• Maastricht UMC

• Radboud UMC

• Multiple rehabilitation centres

• Industry partners

• Patient organizations

This collaborative ecosystem provides researchers with extensive opportunities for real-world clinical validation and technology transfer.

Why Join TU Delft?

This PhD position offers the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge healthcare technologies with direct societal impact.

• Develop innovative wearable medical devices for home-based patient monitoring.

• Collaborate with leading hospitals, universities, clinicians, and industry partners.

• Access world-class research laboratories and interdisciplinary expertise.

• Contribute to improving quality of life for individuals living with chronic mobility conditions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official TU Delft careers portal, including all required academic documents and supporting materials specified in the official vacancy announcement.

About TU Delft

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is one of Europe's leading technical universities, internationally recognized for excellence in engineering, healthcare technologies, industrial design, and interdisciplinary innovation. Through collaborations with healthcare providers, industry, and global research partners, TU Delft develops technologies that improve lives and address major societal challenges.

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