Postdoc in biomedical fluid dynamics: blood flow & vessel wall effects

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, but also on formation of atherosclerosis in patient related geometries. The cross disciplinary work carried out within the group is computational and experimental and is carried out in close collaboration with clinic. 

We have now the opportunity to expand our research group with one PostDoctoral researcher for a two-year position, within the area of Biomedical fluid mechanics.

The work is numerically oriented and involves carrying out fluid mechanical blood flow simulations, methodology development and associated data analysis to investigate the interaction between elevated shear stresses, blood components and vessel walls. The focus is to extend scientific understanding of potential pathologies and minimize treatment complications under artificial organ support such as ECMO and hemodialysis. The project is highly cross-disciplinary and part of an ERC (European Research Council) project. The Project will be carried out in close collaboration with the research group members and with clinical partners at Karolinska University Hospital.

The work may also include participation of supervision of doctoral students as well as Master thesis projects. There will also be given possibilities 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
• An international workplace
• Possibility to carry out and 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

• 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) in complex geometries and ability to utilizing biomedical imaging data. 
• 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. 

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Research expertise 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 skills.

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To apply for the position

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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 1 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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Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning
Anställningens omfattning: heltid
Antal lediga befattningar: 1
Sysselsättningsgrad: 100%
Ort: Stockholm
Län: Stockholms län
Land: Sweden
Referensnummer: S-2024-0093
Kontakt: Lisa Prahl Wittberg 08-7906000,prahl@mech.kth.se, Lisa Prahl Wittberg 08-7906000,
Publicerat: 2024-01-23
Sista ansökningsdag: 2024-02-13