·      Drive the technical and translational development of SpinePlanner toward a robust and clinically usable solution.

·      Work closely with surgeons, engineers, and project partners to define clinically relevant use cases, product requirements, and workflows.

·      Develop methods that integrate biomechanical analysis into SpinePlanner in a practical and clinically meaningful way.

·      Lead or contribute to the technical development, testing, and validation of SpinePlanner components and workflows.

·      Plan, execute, and interpret validation studies using imaging, biomechanical, simulation, and clinical data.

·      Support project reporting, partner communication, presentations, and selected scientific dissemination.

• MSc or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Several years of relevant experience in translational R&D, MedTech development, or a comparable engineering environment.
• Strong background in several of the following areas: biomechanics, finite element or musculoskeletal modelling, medical image-based analysis, optimization / numerical methods, machine learning methods, implant-related development, or technical software development.
• Solid programming skills.
• Ability to translate clinical and biomechanical questions into practical, robust technical solutions.
• Independent, structured, and proactive working style with a hands-on mindset.
• Clear technical communication and confidence working in an interdisciplinary setting with clinicians, engineers, and project partners.
• Ideally, you also bring experience in spine or orthopaedics, patient-specific modelling, cadaveric or in-vitro biomechanics, implant-related development, or regulated MedTech environments.