Doctoral student in biomedical micro and nanosystems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Electrical engineering

The Micro and Nanosystems Lab at the KTH School of Electrical Engineering invites applications for one doctoral student position. We are seeking applicants who have a desire to conduct cutting-edge research within the area of medical MEMS. Within specific projects, your task is to develop next-generation MEMS devices with dramatically improved, or entirely novel functionalities.

As a doctoral student in MEMS you will be part of an interdisciplinary research team that consists of members with different professional and cultural backgrounds. All projects involve both theoretical and experimental tasks as well as cooperation with other scientific disciplines. Experimental work will partly be conducted in the KTH micro and nano fabrication cleanroom in Stockholm-Kista and together with medical doctors and clinical partners at Karolinska.

Examples of open doctoral positions within specific projects include, but are not limited to:

Novel medical MEMS devices for efficient minimal-invasive cell acquisition for cystic pancreatic lesions: In this project several research challenges in minimal invasive technologies and microfabrication will be addressed, including aspects on how to simulate, fabricate, test, and retain biocompatibility. Your research will be application-focused solving real clinical needs. You will work in a highly innovative environment in close contact with clinical partners.

The doctoral program in Electrical Engineering provides world class quality education, including a large list of graduate courses ensuring an in-depth development of relevant competences and skills.     

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic international research environment in close cooperation with industries and advanced universities the world over.
• Life-long network through KTH's Alumni organization.
• A personal study plan to support your development within your areas of interest.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement.
• Work and study in Stockholm, one of Europe´s fastest growing capitals, which is close to both nature and the sea.
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH

Eligibility

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

Selection

In order to succeed as an doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. In the selection of the applicants, the following will be assessed:

• ability to independently pursue his or hers work
• ability to collaborate with others
• have a professional approach
• analyse and work with complex issues
• creativity
• intuition in physics
• specialization in micro/nanoengineering, experience of preclinical or cell testing is meritorious
• excellent command of English orally and in writing is required to publish and present scientific results at international conferences and in international journals
• outstanding academic track record.                                                     

MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Physics Biotechnology, Microsystem Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a corresponding degree from a major university.

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle studies may be employed as a doctoral student. The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year and may thereafter be extended. Doctoral students may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Union representatives

You will find contact information for union representatives on KTH's website.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website.

Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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