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Doctoral student (f/m/d): Learning-Based Personalized Rehabilitation with the ARMin Exoskeleton: Control, Hardware & Clinical Studies

Application Deadline: 30.8.2026  

 

We are recruiting a fully funded PhD Student to join the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the Ulm University, Germany. 
You will advance control and ML strategies for ARMin: From learning from demonstration and therapist-informed data to personalized rehabilitation strategies and next-generation intelligent training paradigms (potentially leveraging LLMs)  in a hands-on role spanning hardware development, algorithm development, and clinical studies with patients.
 

What we offer:


•    Fully funded, TV-L E13 (100%), 4 years (extendable), starting End 2026/ Early2027 
•    International, hands-on lab, directly within the university hospital 
•    State-of-the-art robotics & biosignal infrastructure
•    Ulm: a city with excellent quality of life, ~1h from Stuttgart and Munich

 

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with:


•    MSc in Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
•    Programming & robotics skills + willingness to get hands-on with hardware & electronics
•    Eagerness to conduct clinical studies

Ulm University aims to increase the proportion of women in science and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualification.

Please apply under following link in our application portal until the 30th of August! For further information please contact: Prof. Dr. Fabian Just: fabian.just(at)uni-ulm.de 
 

Evening in Ulm, Germany

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through our Job Portal. Please refer to the job postings above for contact details if you have any questions about the application process.

Screening will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled or the deadline, at which point the advertisement will be removed from the portal and our website.

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • Applications sent via postal mail will not be processed.

  • Submissions without a clear connection to our institute will be disregarded.

If the listing is no longer available, you may submit your application as spontaneous  application in the job portal.

Please make sure your application is complete:

  • Cover Letter (max. 2 pages)

    • Outline your career goals, research interests, and motivation for applying.

    • Explain why you are the best fit for the position and our institute.

    • Identify any knowledge gaps you aim to bridge in your academic career.

  • Detailed CV

  • Official Undergraduate & Graduate Transcripts

    • If you have not yet graduated, indicate your expected graduation date.

  • Example of Academic Writing

    • This can include your master’s thesis, a recent first-author publication, or a similar document.

  • Reference Contacts

    • Doctoral Candidates: At least two references (professors/supervisors).

    • Postdoctoral Candidates: At least three references.

 

About us

Founded in 2021, the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ulm is dedicated to advancing digital health and medical wearables. Our research focuses on developing mobile health (mHealth) systems and machine learning-driven solutions to provide personalized medical services and interventions, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. Our creative and diverse team integrates expertise from electronics and mechatronics engineering, computer science, physiology, and medical regulations to tackle real-world health challenges and translate them into clinical solutions. The institute is led by Prof. Dr. Walter Karlen, a recognized expert in biomedical signal processing and wearable sensing for healthcare. He has an extensive publication record in medical and engineering journals, co-founded two start-up companies, and has successfully mentored young researchers worldwide.

We offer a multidisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:

  • A rapid prototyping lab for wearable development

  • A human testing and validation center

  • High-performance computing infrastructure

  • Secure Internet-of-Things (IoT) middleware

Our institute actively collaborates with leading medical institutions and research groups both locally and internationally, fostering a dynamic and innovative research ecosystem.

Founded in 1967, Ulm University in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is consistently ranked among the top 15 research universities in the country. With a diverse community of over 10,000 students, researchers, and staff from more than 100 countries, we are committed to excellence in education and innovation.

Our university offers a future-oriented curriculum and cutting-edge research programs across four faculties:

  • Medicine

  • Engineering, Computer Science, and Psychology

  • Mathematics and Economics

  • Natural Sciences

As a young and research-driven university, we focus on addressing global challenges through 12 strategic and interdisciplinary research themes, contributing to advancements in aging, sustainability, future technologies, and human health and well-being. Ulm University plays a pivotal role in the Science City of Ulm, a dynamic hub of leading research institutions, high-tech companies, and maximum-care hospitals, strategically located between Stuttgart and Munich.