Doctoral student in Micro and Nanotechnology for Quantum Tunnelling Sensors - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Electrical engineering

Nanogap Electrodes for High-Throughput Decoding of Biomolecules (e.g. DNA, Peptides) Using Electron Tunnelling Detection
Next-generation DNA sequencing approaches are vital for enabling fast and inexpensive sequencing of the genome of individual patients. However, current sequencing techniques are still too slow and expensive for sequencing genomes for healthcare practice on a large scale. The objective of this doctoral project is to develop novel nanogap electrode and nanopore devices for a high-throughput DNA sequencing platform using electron tunnelling detection, so-called quantum sequencing. Therefore the PhD student will develop and manufacture electrodes (metal or graphene) separated by nanogaps that are less than 3 nm wide and that are integrated in nanopores, utilizing a new crack-junction methodology that was recently invented by our group. We will perform initial biomolecule detection experiments with already fabricated nanogap electrodes, and at the same time develop new types of nanogap electrode devices that are integrated with nanopores. The work will be done in collaboration with research groups at SciLifeLab in Stockholm with extensive expertise in biomolecule research. The nano-device manufacturing and characterization, which will be done in the state-of-the-art cleanrooms at KTH (Albanova Nanofab and Electrum Laboratory).

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.
• The Department of Micro and Nanosystems is a leading research group in micro and nanotechnologies and as a PhD student you will be part of an interdisciplinary research team consisting of > 40 members with different professional and cultural backgrounds.

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 and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

The successful applicant is expected to hold a M.Sc. degree in engineering physics, electrical engineering, biochemistry, materials science, photonics, mechanical engineering, or a corresponding degree from a major university. A specialization in micro and nanosystems is an asset.

We are looking for a strongly motivated person, with excellent command of English orally and in writing as well as an excellent academic track record.

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

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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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