Doctoral student in electromagnetic field theory for medical applications - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

The work will be conducted on the central campus of KTH, at the Division of Electromagnetic Engineering and Fusion Science (EMF), at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). The division comprises research groups within electromagnetic theory, antenna design, diagnostic techniques for electrical insulation, electric power engineering, electromagnetic compatibility and fusion plasma physics. The staff has a multicultural background and the working language is English. The division has many research collaborations with partners worldwide, and is involved in several European and national projects.

The research group in electromagnetic field theory is now looking for a PhD student in electromagnetic theory for medical applications. The project aims to develop and evaluate a non-invasive method to stimulate the activity in brain tissue, using gold nanoparticles (GNP). The method is intended to be used for treatment of patients with neurological disorders, such as e.g. Parkinson’s disease. The existing methods for deep brain stimulation have several important limitations such as invasiveness, limited miniaturization, poor resolution and limited spatial coverage (not able to monitor or stimulate a sufficient number of neurons). The long-term goal of the proposed research project is to create a wearable non-implantable adaptive neuro stimulation device for brain disorders. The project is based on previous work by the main supervisor, on theoretical and simulation methods for studying signal propagation and energy absorption in GNP-treated cancer tissue.

The position includes analysis and further development of electromagnetic field theory to identify potential new solutions, and verification mainly through numerical simulations, but experimental verification may also be relevant.

Third-cycle subject: Electrical Engineering

Supervision: Associate Professor Mariana Dalarsson

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.
• 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

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 on their ability to:

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

Other than the general requirements above, the applicant should have a good understanding of electromagnetic field theory.

Experience in some of the following areas: waveguide theory, scattering theory, electromagnetic computation and simulation tools, is not mandatory, but will be highly valued. 

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. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union representatives

You will find contact information for union representatives on KTH's website.

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

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the Section's website.

To apply for the position

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/Central 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, 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

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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The position may include security-sensitive activities. To become authorized, you therefore need to pass a possible security check.

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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.