Postdoctoral Fellow in Electronics Engineering

Ghent University

Belgium

Overview

Institution: Ghent University
Department: TW06 – Department of Electronics and Information Systems
Position: Doctoral Fellow (PhD)
Employment: Full-time (100%)
Vacancy Type: Research Staff
Required Degree: Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Physics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
Last Application Date: 23 August 2026, 23:59

About Ghent University

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.

With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research across a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

Your Tasks

You will:

Design and develop electrode matrices for in-ear sensing (dry electrodes for EEG, EOG, and EMG).
Integrate multimodal sensors (PPG and IMU) into earbud prototypes.
Develop integration technologies for embedding electronics into soft polymer earbud structures.
Optimise wearability and user comfort while ensuring high-quality signal acquisition.
Design and evaluate biosignal amplifier circuits.
Conduct signal quality analysis and contribute to improving signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and robustness against motion artifacts.
Work closely with other teams on data acquisition protocols and sensor calibration.
Document designs, prepare technical reports, and contribute to scientific publications and demonstrators.

About the Project

CMST (an imec-associated laboratory at Ghent University) is seeking a motivated researcher to join a team working on advanced wearable technologies for cognitive and physiological state monitoring.

This role is part of the PADRE project, which aims to develop next-generation multimodal sensing platforms for real-time monitoring of manual task execution and cognitive states in high-stakes environments.

You will contribute to the design, prototyping, and validation of in-ear sensing devices that integrate:

Dry electrodes
EEG sensors
EOG sensors
EMG sensors
PPG sensors
IMU sensors

The goal is to enable unobtrusive cognitive state assessment.

What We Are Looking For

Applicants should have:

A Master's degree in:
- Electronics Engineering
- Physics Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Microsystems Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Or a related field

You should also have:

Expertise in sensor design and integration, preferably for wearable or biomedical devices.
Familiarity with electrophysiological signal acquisition (EEG, EOG, EMG) and signal processing.
Experience with:Strong problem-solving skills.
- PCB design
- Embedded electronics
- Measurement setups
- Laboratory characterisation techniques
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

The following are considered advantages:

Experience with microfabrication.
Experience with flexible or stretchable electronics.
Experience with polymer integration.
Experience using Blender.
Experience using AutoCAD.
Comfortable working in cleanroom environments and laboratories.

What We Can Offer You

A full-time doctoral fellowship.
An initial appointment of 12 months, renewable following a positive evaluation to a maximum of 48 months.
Earliest contract start date: 1 September 2026.
A fellowship amount equal to 100% of the net salary of an AAP member under equivalent family circumstances.
Fellowship amount determined according to family status and seniority by the Team Personnel Administration.
A doctoral fellowship that satisfies the applicable regulations is exempt from personal income tax.