About the position
PhD Position Design and Fabrication of Modular Actuator-Sensor Units for Over-Actuation
Research Field: Engineering » Electrical engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Design and fabrication of modular actuator-sensor units for over-actuation
ETCH develops a new approach called over-actuation: placing many tiny sensors and actuators inside machine parts to control vibrations exactly where they happen.
This PhD position will be developing methods for design and fabrication of modular actuator–sensor units, including shaping of the transducers, interfacing to the target system, embedding of the drive and sense solutions and connections into communication topologies for control.
Job requirements
A suitable candidate is strongly motivated about the research content and has a suitable preparation to conduct research that consists of both theoretical and experimental tasks:
a) Piezoelectric actuators and sensors: design, manufacturing and experimental evaluation of piezoelectric-enabled sensing and/or actuation systems;
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Please apply no later than 4 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
A short motivation letter explaining why you are the right candidate for this project
You can apply online.
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/363684/phd-position-design-and-fabrica…
What you’ll bring
- MSc (or equivalent) degree in an *engineering* or *natural sciences* discipline:
- Experience in *one* (or more) of the following fields:
- Transcripts of your degrees and grades (i.e. both BSc and MSc, or equivalent studies)
- A copy or a draft of your MSc thesis report; Key scientific papers (if applicable)
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- Delft University of Technology
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Delft, Netherlands, NL
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €3204 - €4051 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- EURAXESS-463582
Research focus
- Discipline
- Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 28 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 04 Oct 2026 · 21:59 UTC
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 28 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2026
2026-10-04T21:59:59+00:00
How to apply
Application Deadline: 4 Oct 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)
d) Numeric modelling methods application on piezoelectrics, funtional materials compliant mechanisms, composite materials, or similar;
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Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 4 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can address your application to Andres Hunt.
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
Where to apply
Apply now
https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/363684/phd-position-design-and-fabrication-of-modular-actuator-sensor-units-for-over-actuation/apply/
Contact: A.Hunt@tudelft.nl
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