Postdoctoral Position in Biotechnology

Royal Institute of Technology

School: Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Department: Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems
Reference Number: PA-2025-3902
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: According to KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement
Number of Positions: 1
Published: 04 Dec 2025
Application Deadline: 07 Jan 2026

Project Description

The Intelligent Heart Technology Lab at KTH is seeking a Doctoral student to research Soft Robotic Medical Devices for Vascular Applications.

This project focuses on designing interfaces between active soft devices and dynamic vasculature. The research combines:

  • Soft robotics

  • Biomechanics

  • Vascular biology

  • Device manufacturing

The doctoral student will also validate devices in translational preclinical models and collaborate closely with Karolinska Institute and Hospital (Vascular Surgery) for interdisciplinary insights.

Preferred Background: Biomedical, mechanical, or robotics engineering; interests in biomechanics, micro/nano systems, and physiology.

Supervision

  • Assistant Professor Seraina Dual

  • Associate Professor Ljubica Matic

Admission Requirements

  • Completed a second-cycle degree (Master’s) or equivalent (240 higher education credits, including 60 second-cycle credits)

  • English proficiency equivalent to English B/6

Selection Criteria:
Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to:

  • Work independently

  • Collaborate effectively

  • Approach tasks professionally

  • Analyze and solve complex problems

  • Integrate into an interdisciplinary research environment

Personal skills are highly emphasized.

Target Degree

Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Employment Information

  • Employment requires admission to postgraduate education

  • Maximum employment corresponds to four years of full-time doctoral study

  • Up to 20% of time may be dedicated to teaching or administrative tasks

  • Contracts are renewed annually, up to two years at a time

Application Requirements

Applications must include:

  • CV with relevant experience

  • Application letter (max 2 pages) describing research interests, motivation, and academic goals

  • Diplomas, transcripts, and language certificates (certified translations if required)

  • Representative publications or technical reports (with abstracts and links if documents are long)

Applications must be submitted via KTH recruitment system. Applicants are responsible for completeness.

Other Information

  • The position may be security-sensitive; clearance may be required

  • KTH does not accept contact from recruitment agencies or job ad salespersons

  • In case of discrepancy, the Swedish version prevails

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