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Belgium · Funded PhD · Verified 13 August 2026
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PhD position – Biomechanics and Clinical Movement Analysis in Osteoarthritis

KU Leuven · Leuven, Belgium

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Research topic

Human movement analysis, joint loading and cartilage health in knee osteoarthritis within the ERC-funded OA-CONNECT project.

OsteoarthritisBiomechanicsMovement analysisMedical imaging
Eligibility

Master’s degree in physiotherapy, movement sciences, rehabilitation sciences, biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline. Motion analysis, wearable technology, biomechanical data processing, or musculoskeletal modelling is an asset.

Funding arrangement

Fully funded four-year PhD. Continuation after year one is subject to formal evaluation; the candidate is expected to apply for an FWO personal fellowship with institutional support.

Verification record

Verified 13 August 2026 against: Official KU Leuven recruitment page. FindOrthoPhD does not infer missing salary, language scores, supervisors, start dates or deadlines.

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