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Project description
Third-cycle subject: Organic Bioelectronics
Interfacing living cells with man-made electronics provides ways to stimulate and measure biological signals. Electrodes are currently used to develop bioelectronic devices for clinical settings, like pacemakers and electroencephalography. They are also a necessary tool to monitor and stimulate cells in vitro, like in patch clamp electrophysiology. In this project we aim to develop better electrode interfaces to neural cells in vitro using organic electronics. The project entails the fabrication and characterization of organic electronic devices using new organic materials and their application in contact with animal cells and human stem cell derived neural cells. We will develop new device configurations to create an intimate seamless interface between man-made electronic devices and biological electroactive systems. The experimental work will be conducted at KTH and Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. This project will be carried out within the In vitro neural systems group (www.herlandlab.com) at KTH and Karolinska Institute and will engage several other group members both other doctoral students and postdocs. The project is conducted in close collaborations with leading national and international in the field in the field.
What we offer
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:
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:
The successful applicant is expected to hold a M.Sc. degree in engineering physics, biophysics, material science, or a corresponding degree from a major university. A specialization in organic electronics or bioelectronics is an asset.
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.
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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:
Other information
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | According to agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Stockholm |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | J-2018-2864 |
Contact |
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Published | 06.Dec.2018 |
Last application date | 31.Jan.2019 11:59 PM CET |