EngD in Designing Human-System Interaction
Co-design and prototype data-driven home monitoring systems for heart failure patients within the MEDAL project.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in industrial design or human-computer interaction with strong prototyping and co-design skills.
Overview
Eindhoven University of Technology is offering a two-year Engineering Doctorate (EngD) position focusing on human-system interaction within the cardiovascular care pathway. Working as part of the MEDAL project consortium, the candidate will investigate how personal and clinical data can be integrated into daily home care routines. The role involves co-design workshops, prototyping wearable and textile-based data experiences, and running real-world pilot tests. The successful candidate will spend a portion of their time in courses while collaborating closely with hospital staff, technology partners, and design groups.
What you'll do
- Organize and facilitate co-design workshops with heart failure patients and healthcare professionals at Catharina Hospital.
- Translate clinical and user insights into actionable design requirements for data collection and feedback visualizations.
- Collaborate with external partners to explore textile-based and tangible wearable forms of health data engagement.
- Develop, test, and iterate data-driven prototypes for home-based patient monitoring.
- Design and execute real-world pilot studies evaluating usability, user engagement, and clinical relevance.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in industrial design, human-computer interaction, or a closely related field
Degree offered: EngD
Language: English proficiency required; knowledge of Dutch is preferred.
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated experience in co-design methodologies and participatory design workshops.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping interactive systems or applications.
- Strong affinity with healthcare contexts and engaging directly with patients and clinicians.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18 · open until filled
Submit your complete application online through the official university portal using the apply button. Ensure you include all requested documentation such as transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and work samples. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Cover letter
- CV
- List of publications
- BSc diploma and transcripts
- MSc diploma and transcripts
- Work samples
- Design portfolios
- English proficiency test results
Contact
Jun Hu· Hiring Manager
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