Postdoc in applied sensor and control systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

Do you have a background within mechatronic, biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering profiles and research interests in mechatronic real-time systems, this could be a position for you. 

You will lead the design of a real-time hybrid-mock circulation loop that allows for interaction of an artificial heart with a computational model of the cardiovascular system. You will also adopt the computational model to simulate a representative cohort of patients with heart failure. The artificial heart shall be integrated with the hybrid mock loop for testing and improving its bi-ventricular control algorithm. You will apply data-driven methods to optimize these developments. You are also expected to publish in scientific journals in an independent way. You will also support the coordination of the research group and supervision of students.

You will be part of our research group, our goal is to create sensors and systems for predicting, preventing and curing cardiovascular diseases. Feel free to read more about our research here.

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
• Access to an international academic and industrial network enabled by supervisors
• Leadership experience as a research project leader and student supervisor
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

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. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their

• Research expertise in related fields
• Experience of developing and leading activities with multiple stakeholders and staff
• Ability to structure and prioritize workstreams
• Ability to pursue independent work
• Ability to cooperate

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Motivation towards research results being utilized in practice
• Competence in teaching others
• Communication skills in interdisciplinary environments
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

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 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.

Others

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