Job description
The MiniSens project aims to measure unconstrained 3D full human body movements using a minimal set of on-body kinematic sensor modules. The challenge is to find and combine information-rich descriptions of human movement with the aim of creating a personalized, 3D reconstruction of movement. Information sources could include concepts originating from behavior, existing movement datasets, biomechanics as well as multiple sensing modalities.
The STW project MiniSens will be performed in close collaboration with the company Xsens Technologies B.V. (www.xsens.com). Applications will be developed and evaluated in the area of virtual reality in cooperation with the company RE-liON (www.re-lion.com) and in telemedicine in Roessingh Research and Development (www.rrd.nl).
Requirements
The successful applicant has a background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or in a closely related technological discipline at the master level. He or she should possess excellent skills and practical experience in one or preferably several of the following research areas: adaptive filtering, statistical detection and classification, and human movement sensing. You are able to work independently as well as in a project team, and you have good communication skills. Fluency in English is a requirement.
To apply for this position, you should submit your application using the linkhttp://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/ supply a one page cover letter, emphasizing your specific interests, qualifications and motivations, a full Curriculum Vitae, including a list of all attended courses and grades obtained, a short description of your MSc. Research and a document proving your fluency in English. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.
Contact person: Prof.dr.ir. Peter H. Veltink, p.h.veltink<στο>utwente.nl, tel. *31-53-4892765.
Working conditions
We offer a contract for four years as a PhD candidate. The monthly salary ranges from €2125 gross in the first year to €2717 gross in the fourth year, in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8,3%, and a number of additional benefits. Your main responsibility will be to carry out research, but you will be given the opportunity to acquire some teaching experience as well.