Doctoral Researcher (soft robotics)
Emerging Scholars Council
Full-time
Science, Research and Teaching
Location
tampere, manner suomi, Finland
Posted
July 25, 2026
Job Description
Doctoral Researcher (soft robotics)
Tampere University – Kalevantie 4, Tampere, Finland.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Doctoral Researcher to join the Bioinspired Materials and Robotics group as part of a Horizon Europe project focused on developing microfluidic sensor technologies for soft robotics. The role is full‑time, fixed‑term for 3 years, starting on 1 September 2026 (or mutually agreed, but no later than 1 November 2026). It will be located on the Hervanta Campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and model microfluidic channel networks for soft robotic systems.
- Develop computer‑aided design tools for microfluidic devices.
- Build, fabricate and test microfluidic devices using microfabrication and 3D printing techniques.
- Perform fluid‑dynamic modelling and simulation using finite element methods.
- Conduct experimental work and analyse data in an international research team. <...