About the opportunity
At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, one or more PhD stipends in Human-Machine Interaction are available for appointment. The appointment is for a period of three years. The successful candidate will be enrolled in the PhD programme in Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine. The position is funded by the Horizon Europe project GROWT5 – Guided Robotic-human Orchestration with Wearables for manufacturing: Twin Transition Through Tactile Teaming. As a PhD researcher, you will contribute to the development of a wearable co-pilot system for assisting Human-Robot Interaction in industrial settings, working within the Neurorehabilitation Systems Group under the supervision of Professor Strahinja Dosen.
Salary and benefits
- Fully funded 3-year PhD employment with salary and terms in accordance with the AC collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state
- Enrollment in the PhD programme in Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine
- Access to experienced supervisors, modern research facilities, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- Opportunity to work closely with internationally recognized partners across a European consortium of 14 partner organizations from 8 countries
- Dedicated career development support towards the end of the PhD
Who can apply?
- Hold a Master's degree in biomedical engineering, robotics engineering, or a related field
- Programming skills in Python, C++ and/or C# are an advantage
- Willingness to design, plan, and conduct experiments in able-bodied participants
- Fluent in English, both verbally and written
- Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative competency, and strong motivation
Required documents
- Application (max 2 pages) describing background, motivation, and qualifications for a PhD position in biomedical engineering
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (bachelor's and master's degree diplomas, including grades)
- List of publications (if available)
- References (if available)
- Other relevant documents
When to apply
- Application deadline: 29.09.2026
- Appointment start date: October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents including your motivation application, CV, diplomas, and publications
- Submit the application via Aalborg University's recruitment system accessed under the job advertisement on the university's website
Additional information
- The position reference number is 2026/1022.
- Shortlisting will be applied after the application deadline.
- There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.
- As part of the PhD study, you are required to complete PhD courses corresponding to 30 ECTS, gain experience with teaching or knowledge dissemination, and complete an external research stay outside of Aalborg University (preferably 3-6 months at a foreign research institution).
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Hold a Master's in biomedical or robotics engineering.
- Proficient in Python, C++, or C#.
- Interested in designing experiments with human participants.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires a mandatory external research stay of 3-6 months at a foreign institution.
- Applicants should verify the specific salary amount as it follows the AC collective agreement.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is an ideal fit for someone looking to build a career in Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) and industrial robotics. By working within a 14-partner European consortium, you can gain international visibility and specialized training in biomedical engineering and neuroscience.
Our take
Highly recommended for biomedical or robotics engineers with programming skills who want to enter a high-impact, European-consortium project on wearable co-pilots.
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