Research assistant in human-subject study - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems in Flemingsberg is looking for one research assistant during the year 2024 for a total of 150-200h. The candidate will work closely together with a doctoral student in conducting human-subject studies for cardiovascular wearable technologies. The study participants are older adults and heart failure patients. The studies will be carried out in KTH Flemingsberg and they will last 3 hours each. The timing of each study will be planned together with the doctoral student. This position involves active engagement with study participants in Swedish, as well as responsibilities related to preparing and managing measurement setups or active documentation of each phase of the study protocol. In addition, there may be some administrative work.

The candidate will gain hands-on experience in planning and conducting human-subject studies in the context of cardiovascular disease, as well as basic techniques related to biosignal acquisition (ECG, EMG), measurement tools, ultrasound and common measurement tests of functional capacity used in research. The research environment will promote the development of problem-solving and teamworking skills.

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
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Applicants should be proficient in Swedish as this is will be required in day-to-day work
• We are looking for an independent person with good collaboration abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills and attention to details.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience in human-centered roles is key (customer-facing, teaching, social work)
• Technical affinity to biosignal acquisition and measurement tools is a merit
• Basic understanding of research methodology in human study protocol is a merit
• Familiarity with ethical guidelines is recommendable
• Applicants should be a KTH student in a bachelor or master program

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad. Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application must include the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)

About the employment

As a research assistant at KTH you have a so-called intermittent employment. This means that you are hired on each individual occasion and receive financial compensation (salary) per hour. The number of jobs on offer varies and according to need. This means that, if necessary, you will be offered single, short-term employment opportunities

Other information

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