Postdoc in biomedical fluid dynamics focused on artificial organ support - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

Within the Biomedical flows group within the Department of Mechanics we focus on blood flow phenomena, blood clot formation and bleeding due to artificial life-supporting devices such as heart-and lung machines and heart support pumps. Additionally, we also study the formation of atherosclerosis in patient related geometries. The cross-disciplinary work carried out within the group is both computational and experimental and is always in close collaboration with clinic. 

We now have the opportunity to expand our research group with one PostDoctoral researcher for a two-year position within the area of Biomedical fluid mechanics. The role involves carrying out blood flow simulations, methodology development and data analysis to investigate flow in components of the extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuit, especially the membrane lung. The project is highly cross-disciplinary and part of an EU-project lead by Klinkum Nurnberg, Germany and financed by the European Innovation Council (EIC). The Project will be carried out in close collaboration with other research group members as well as with the EIC project members.

The work may also include participation in the supervision of doctoral and Masters thesis students. There will also be the opportunity to get involved in teaching on undergraduate level.

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
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
• Possibility to be involved in developing the research area of biomedical fluid dynamics where the research questions are strongly linked to challenging clinical applications

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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.
• The applicant should have a PhD with an area competence relevant for the project, for example engineering mechanics with focus on fluid dynamics and medical applications. Emphasis will be given to experience with numerical simulations of non-Newtonian fluids (blood),artificial components (oxygenators, pumps..) and biomedical imaging.
• The successful applicant should be strongly motivated, have the capability to work independently as well as in collaboration with members of the research group, and have good communication skills. Great emphasis will be placed on interpersonal skills and suitability.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Proficiency in research shown by scientific journal publications
• Experience of cross-disciplinary research projects
• Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

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Application

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Instructions: 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.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max one page long.

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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