Bart Jansen

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is advertising a full-time PhD vacancy in wearable sensor analytics for adaptive rehabilitation technology within the interdisciplinary DYNAMO research line: Data-driven Nutrition and Movement Optimization for Healthy Ageing . The project sits in the Rehabilitation Research group RERE and the department of Electronics and Informatics ETRO , with collaboration involving UZ Brussel / VUB/UZ Brussel UMCOR and an international partner, Universidade Nova de Lisboa . The research focus is on using wearable sensors , IMU data , movement analysis , signal processing , time-series analysis , and machine learning to estimate how challenging an exercise is for an individual. The goal is to support adaptive rehabilitation technology , including exergames that can adjust task difficulty to the user’s abilities and performance. The topic is especially relevant for candidates interested in healthy ageing , personalized digital interventions , and the intersection of engineering and rehabilitation science. Eligible backgrounds mentioned include biomedical engineering , engineering sciences , computer science , or a related field. The post emphasizes interest in wearable sensing, signal processing, human movement analysis, adaptive systems, rehabilitation technology, and exergaming. Application deadline: 15 August 2026. How to apply: Email your CV and motivation letter to Rehabilitation.Research@vub.be . For more information, use the vacancy link or contact Prof. Bart Jansen at bart.jansen@vub.be .