? PhD Position Opportunity | Take Human Motion Analysis Out of the Lab

We're looking for a motivated researcher to join the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory (LIM) at the University of A Coruña for a fully funded predoctoral contract, as part of the national research project:

? " Trying to take real-time human motion analysis out of the laboratory "

If you're passionate about biomechanics, sport performance, clinical applications and wishing to create the real world tool of tomorrow, this could be your next step.

? The Opportunity

• Host group: Mechanical Engineering Laboratory (LIM) — http://lim.ii.udc.es

• Location: Talleres Tecnológicos Building, Ferrol Campus, Spain

• Duration: Up to 4 years

✅ Who Can Apply

• Master's Degree (300 ECTS) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Bio-engineering, with a strong academic record





• Skills we're looking for: programming (Matlab / Python / C++), research experience related to biomechanics, and similar relevant background

? Timeline

• Official call expected: November 2026 (published by the University of A Coruña)

- Resolution expected: ~February 2027
- Start date: The 1st of a month, within 6 months of the resolution — likely between March 1 and August 1, 2027

? This is a competitive contract, and the formal call for applications will be published by the University of A Coruña . Interested candidates should apply through this job posting to receive further details and be notified when the call opens.

📌 Fully funded predoctoral contract (Ferrol)
🏢 Laboratorio de Ingeniería Mecánica (LIM)
📍 Ferrol