EngD in Data Interaction for Remote Heart Failure Monitoring

Introduction

Are you passionate about designing meaningful interactions between humans and data?

Do you want to see your solutions directly improve patient care?

In this position, you will develop next-generation data interaction for remote heart failure monitoring, working closely with clinicians, engineers, and industry in a hospital-driven environment.

Job Description

Data is everywhere, but turning data into actionable insights that people can effectively use remains a major challenge. In this EngD project, you will design, develop, and validate innovative data interaction solutions that enable users, ranging from engineers to clinicians, to make better, faster, and more informed decisions.

You will work at the intersection of data science, human-computer interaction, and system design. Your goal is to create intuitive, robust, and user-centered solutions that bridge the gap between complex data models and the real-world application: remote heart failure monitoring.

During this program, you will:

• Design interactive systems that translate complex datasets into understandable and actionable insights.
• Develop prototypes of interactive data science architecture and data-driven applications, including visualization dashboards and decision-support tools.
• Explore AI-assisted data interaction
• Collaborate closely with industrial and clinical partners to ensure relevance and real-world impact.
• Evaluate usability, effectiveness, and adoption of your designs through user studies and iterative refinement.
• Integrate technical, human, and organizational perspectives into a coherent design solution.

Your work contributes directly to societal challenges, such as improving healthcare decision-making, enhancing engineering workflows, and enabling responsible use of data in professional environments.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in Data Science, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• A design-oriented attitude with a strong interest in user-centered development.
• Affinity with data visualization, interaction design, or decision support systems.
• Ability to work in a team and interested in collaborating with industrial partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an international setting with a close relationship to industry. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for two years.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale TOIO (€ 3,029).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• To support you during your EngD and to prepare you for the rest of your career, you will have free access to a personal development program for EngD trainees.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization. We work towards a ‘Smart Sustainable Society’, a ‘Connected World’, and a healthy humanity (‘Care & Cure’). Activities share an application-oriented character, a high degree of complexity and a large synergy between multiple facets of the field.

Research is carried out into the applications of electromagnetic phenomena in all forms of energy conversion, telecommunication and electrical signal processing. Existing and new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and built. The Electrical Engineering department takes its inspiration from contacts with high-tech industry in the direct surrounding region and beyond.

The department is innovative and has international ambitions and partnerships. The result is a challenging and inspiring setting in which socially relevant issues are addressed.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring managers Prof. dr. ir. Maarten Paulides, Professor and Director of the C3Te, [email protected] or Dr. ir. Eva Deckers, Manager Stafafdeling, [email protected].

Do you want more information on the EngD trajectory, please contact Dr. Ir. Bas de Hon, [email protected] or Rianne van Gaalen, [email protected].

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Kevin Caris, HR advisor, [email protected] or + 31 (0)40 247 8835.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include:

• A cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• Copies of relevant BSc and MSc diplomas and grade transcripts.
• The result of an English proficiency test such as IELTS or TOEFL.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.