Doctoral student in Biomechanical imaging and modelling in obstetrics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Medical Technology

We are looking for a motivated person with a great interest in medical technology development and research to work in an interdisciplinary research environment at KTH and KI, with close links to Karolinska University Hospital. The doctoral position is advertised as part of the joint KI-KTH doctoral program in Medical Technology. This means that the doctoral student will be admitted to the third-cycle education at both universities and will then have the opportunity to apply for a joint doctoral degree. The home university and the main workplace of the doctoral student will be KTH - Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems.

We are conducting research in the field of biomechanical imaging and modelling to improve diagnostic and treatment procedures and prevent various types of injuries and diseases. This project aims to develop new imaging and modelling tools to improve safety for both the fetus and the mother during vacuum-assisted births. Evidence suggests that the woman is at higher risk for pelvic floor muscle injury when a vacuum cup is used. The risk to the baby is low, but depends on how difficult the delivery becomes. Cases of brain damage in the baby occur in up to about 2%. More knowledge is needed about how to use the vacuum extractor safely, as well as reliable methods to evaluate vacuum-assisted delivery. In the project, we will develop methods to study possible effects on the fetal brain and ultrasound elastography to improve the assessment of maternal pelvic floor muscle injuries after vacuum-assisted delivery. The project is funded by the Swedish Research Council.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be supervised by Professor Matilda Larsson (KTH), Docent Gunilla Ajne (KI), PhD Lotta Herling (KI), and Associate Professor Xiaogai Li (KTH).

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. Read more
• 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, close to nature and the water.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Admission requirements

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 second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

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.

Union representatives

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

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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)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
• 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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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.