Postdoc in human in the loop control for medical robotics

Job description

Do you have a background within mechatronics, biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering and research interests in medical robotics and human in the loop control - this could be a position for you. We are looking for an ambitious, collaborative, and structured person to join our team.

You will lead research efforts in human-in-the-loop control for medical robotics in the context of cardiovascular technologies. The goal is to innovate control systems for optimized interaction of soft cardiovascular pumps and wearable biofeedback systems with the human body. You will have the opportunity to critically assess the safety of the proposed control system for real-world application utilizing a hybrid mock circulation. The unique systems enables real-time testing in interaction with the human cardiovascular system dynamics across various patient groups. You are expected to publish in scientific journals in an independent way and to support the coordination of the research group and supervision of students.

As a PostDoc, you will be an integral part of the growing Intelligent Heart Technology Lab, whose mission is to advance cardiovascular health technologies, at the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems. Read more about our research here. Throughout the project, you will work closely with stakeholders in clinics and international partners, enabling fast learning and idea exchange with medical doctors.

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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
• Guidance on relocating and settling in KTH and in Sweden 
• An interdisciplinary, collaborative, and supportive research group
• Access to an international network facilitating research exchange

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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.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• You have research expertise in mechatronics, robotics, and/or control.
• Communication skills in interdisciplinary environments are desirable
• As a person you are independent and collaborative.
• In your work, you are structured and able to prioritize workstreams.
• You have competence in teaching others.
• You are aware of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

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 your motivation to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally 2 pages
• PhD thesis or equivalent publication record incl. pre-prints

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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About KTH

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