Postdoc in Biomechanics: Assistive robotic exoskeletons - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The School of Engineering Sciences carries out a wide range of research at the international front line, from fundamental disciplines such as Physics and Mathematics, to Engineering Mechanics with applications such as Aeronautics and Vehicle Engineering. We also offer university degree programs in Engineering Physics, Vehicle Engineering, and 'Open entrance', as well as a number of international masters programmes.

We at the KTH MoveAbility Lab and research group are KTH:s research environment for experimental and computational research in human movement biomechanics, with focus on persons with and without disabilities. Our research goals are technology to decode, predict and enhance human movement. We are part of the Department of Engineering Mechanics, located centrally at the KTH campus.

Job description

People with disabilities are the largest minority group in the world. Despite this, we as scientists have relatively little ability to prevent the long-term downward spiral which occurs when their primary disability causes secondary consequences on the body. The goals of our research are to build up fundamental knowledge of tissue and systemic behavior in people with disabilities, using both experimental methods and computational modelling, and to develop assistive devices that enhance human movement ability. This post doc position will focus on development of assist-as-needed exoskeletons.

Your areas of responsibility will be to design and produce user-controlled assistive devices, a.k.a. exoskeletons, for lower or upper extremities. The exoskeletons should be able to sense the user’s movement abilities and intentions, and to provide the required assistance. You will work with people with various disabilities. Further areas of responsibility are to report findings in highly ranked peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences, and possibly to assist in supervision of PhD students.

The position is financed by the Promobilia Foundation. You will be a member of the research group at the KTH MoveAbility Lab, led by Professor Lanie Gutierrez-Farewik.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, in a technical/engineering topic of relevance for the project, for example, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, biomechanics, computer science with focus on human movement, engineering physics, biomedical engineering with strong engineering focus, or other technical background of relevance for this research area. Besides the traditional academic merits, you must have experience with exoskeleton design and production, and of human movement assistance. Obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).

Preferred qualifications

The successful applicant must be strongly motivated for this research area. This position requires ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team. The candidate should thus have a good level of cooperative and communicative abilities, which is required for interaction with people with disabilities, as well as a very good ability to communicate and write scientific reports in English.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. We have a gender balanced environment with equal treatment of all people, which much be respected.

• Research expertise
• Teaching abilities

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Your application should include

• Cover letter with statement of why the applicant seeks this job
• CV and publication list
• Transcripts from university studies including certification of PhD degree
• Contact information to 2 references.
• PhD thesis and 2 relevant published articles (both in pdf form)

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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