Doctoral student in Biomedical flows - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics

Within the Biomedical flows group within the Department of Mechanics we focus on blood flow phenomena, blood clot formation and bleeding due to artificial life-supporting devices such as heart-and lung machines and  heart support pumps, but also on formation of atherosclerosis in patient related geometries.  The cross disciplinary work carried out within the group is computational and experimental and is carried out in close collaboration with clinic. 

We have now the opportunity to expand our research group with one more PhD student having a background in engineering physics, applied mathematics or mechanical engineering. We seek a PhD student that is highly motivated by cross disciplinary (medical technology) work where the focus will be directed on understanding blood clot formation in artificial blood pumps. Both numerical and experimental work will be carried out.

The project's research questions are strongly anchored in the clinical application and is financed by the Swedish Research Council (VR). The project will be carried out together with supervisors and members of the research group, as well as with other researchers active both nationally and internationally.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be placed at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology and supervised by: Docent Lisa Prahl Wittberg

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.
• A compulsory individual study plan to support your development in your area of interest.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• 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 be settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• The school of Engineering sciences at KTH provides a unique, dynamic and international research environment in close collaboration with leading research institutes and universities.

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.

We seek highly qualified candidates holding a Master of Science or Engineering in an area relevant for the project. The successful applicant should be strongly motivated, have the capability to work independently, and in collaboration with others.

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 and
• skills in communicating and writing English.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability.

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

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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:

• 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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