Position Overview
Education: You do not hold a doctoral degree. You hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, obtained with at least distinction (cum laude) or an internationally recognized equivalent, as required for admission to the KU Leuven Doctoral School.Technical skills: Practical experience in the mechanical design of electromechanical systems, combined with robot programming skills and hands-on experience with industrial or collaborative robots.Communication: You communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; knowledge of Dutch is considered an asset, but is not required.Research focus: You have a strong interest in ecodesign, re‑ and demanufacturing, and human‑robot collaboration in an industrial context.Drive: You are motivated to conduct doctoral research and to work in a multidisciplinary and international research environment.Hands-on approach: You are willing to carry out experimental...