💼 Full-Time Position

PhD position – Biomechanics and Clinical Movement Analysis in Osteoarthritis

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KU Leuven
📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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Location
Leuven, Belgium
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Posted
June 23, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with:

  • A master's degree in Physiotherapy, Movement Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline
  • Strong interest in human movement analysis, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal health
  • Interest in clinical research and patient-oriented studies
  • Experience with motion analysis, wearable technologies, biomechanical data processing, or musculoskeletal modeling is an asset
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while thriving in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Good written and spoken English, basic knowledge of dutch

    • You will investigate the relationship between movement patterns, joint loading, and cartilage health in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

    The project combines:

  • Laboratory-based motion analysis
  • ...