Postdoc in miniaturized microbiology & microfluidics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

One postdoctoral position is announced in the Division of Micro and Nanosystems (EECS school, KTH) within the subject area of microfluidics and in vitro diagnostics. The project focuses on developing antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) during miniaturized microbiological culturing, a method previously developed in our group.

Our research group focuses on microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip systems, micro/nanostructured soft matter, biosensors and biomedical microdevices. More information about our research group and our research interests and projects can be found at www.kth.se/profile/wouter.

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, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made. Applicant must have a PhD in Micro and Nanosystems/Microfluidics research. 
• Good oral and written English are required to present and publish research results.
•  We look for a candidate with a strong academic background. Applicants must have a strong research and publication record
• Research expertise in miniaturization in microbiology and microfluidics.
• Expertise in microfabrication of microfluidics / in vitro diagnostic devices
• Experience with clinical validation of microfluidic diagnostic tests in a BSL-2 environment
• Experience in digital image processing.
• Experience in clinical microbiology and urinary tract infection diagnostics.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are a requirement. 
• Research expertise
• Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

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.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.

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, three 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.

Others

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