Doctoral student in quantum imaging of the brain - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Cerebral blood flow imaging with single photon detectors

Quantum technology offers unprecedented possibilities for novel sensing techniques, quantum optics lies at the heart of these new developments as photons are ideal carriers of information. Within this project, we aim at the development and implementation of quantum devices for the measurement of blood flow in the human brain. The new instrument will be developed in our group at KTH and implemented in real-world applications at the Karolinska Institute to demonstrate and assess the advantages of quantum devices for biomedical applications. You will design, develop and validate a complete measurement system based on single photon detectors. The work includes optical instruments design, assembly, testing as well as data analysis.
This PhD student position will be a part of a MedTechLabs project “Imaging the Epileptic Brain using Multimodal Quantum Sensors”, in collaboration with Prof. Daniel Lundqvist at Karolinska Institutet.

Supervision: Val Zwiller and a second supervisor is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission

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.
• 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.
• The Quantum Nano Photonics group at KTH offers a strong international research environment and takes part in a number of European andnational projects. Our group offers exposure to several fields of quantum technology and collaborations with top international research groups.

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

• Have a master of science in Physics or Electrical engineering with specialization in optics, photonics, nanoscience or quantum mechanics

• Have lab experience with optical measurements at the single photon level and optical instrument design, assembly and validation

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

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.
• Interest and experience in single photon detection
• Knowledge and experience in high-speed time tagging electronics
• Knowledge and experience with cryogenic single photon detectors
• Experience with data analysis of time tagged data

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

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

Contact information for union representatives.

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

Contact information for doctoral section.

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, 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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