PhD Position in Hydrogel Bioelectronics for Neural Interfaces, TU Delft
Job Description
TU Delft is taking applications for a four-year PhD position in hydrogel bioelectronics, developing soft, 3D-printed neural interfaces. The pay is €3,204 to €4,051 gross a month and applications close on 11 October 2026.
At a glance
- Post: PhD Position in Hydrogel Bioelectronics for Neural Interfaces
- Where: Department of Microelectronics, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
- Pay: €3,204 to €4,051 gross a month, rising from the first year to the fourth
- Apply by: 11 October 2026
Read the official TU Delft advertisement before you apply.
The project
The position is in the research group of Achilleas Savva in the Department of Microelectronics. The group develops multifunctional bioelectronic interfaces that can address fundamental questions in biology and enable new technologies for treating disease, combining organic electronic materials, soft hydrogels and advanced microfabrication and 3D printing so devices can interact with human cells and tissues at high spatial and temporal resolution.
You would start a new project on 3D-printed hydrogel bioelectronics for neural interfaces, using one-photon polymerization and high-resolution 3D printing to make soft hydrogel structures and integrating them with organic electronic materials, including conducting polymers.
What you need
- A background in microelectronics, materials science, bioengineering, chemistry or a related field
- Interest in working across soft materials, device fabrication and biology
- Read the official advertisement for the full requirements
Pay and conditions
TU Delft pays PhD candidates on the Dutch university scale: €3,204 gross a month in the first year, rising to €4,051 in the fourth. The appointment is for four years. TU Delft adds a pension scheme, and the usual Dutch holiday and end-of-year allowances.
How to apply
Apply through the application button on the TU Delft job page and upload the documents it asks for. The advertisement says to apply no later than 11 October 2026.
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Hiring institution: Delft University of Technology
Official advertisement: careers.tudelft.nl
How to prepare for this application
- Show fabrication as well as theory. Two-photon or one-photon polymerization, cleanroom work and 3D printing all count.
- Conducting polymers are central. PEDOT:PSS experience is worth naming if you have it.
- Apply through the button on the job page. TU Delft only takes applications through its own system.
- Check the Dutch 30% ruling. If you move to the Netherlands for this post you may qualify for a tax advantage that changes your take-home pay noticeably.
About Delft University of Technology
TU Delft was founded in 1842 and is the largest and oldest technical university in the Netherlands. It runs eight faculties across engineering, design, applied sciences and technology policy, and hosts research institutes including QuTech for quantum technology.
