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Posted:
June 10, 2026
Location:
Leuven, Flanders, Belgium

Job Description

  • 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...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: Leuven, Belgium
    Posted: June 10, 2026
    Deadline: July 20, 2026