Project Description
PhD Subject: Electro and Systems Engineering
We are seeking an enthusiastic student who wants to become part of the dynamic and welcoming team at Winkler Lab (read more at lab.winkler.site) in the Department of Micro and Nanosystems. Our Lab develops microsystems for life science applications, including as part of the ERC-funded CHIPzophrenia project in the field of organ-on-chip. This involves microfluidic cell culture systems aimed at better representing human physiological functions in vitro – to enhance scientific understanding and promote real-world impacts in medical and therapeutic development.
Your doctoral project will focus on design and development of electrochemical sensors and actuators, along with necessary testing and characterization. You will closely collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team on relevant organ-on-chip integration and biological application (which will also provide ample opportunities for you to develop interdisciplinary skills). By exploring this exciting new research area, you will receive support, guidance, and creative freedom from your supervisors. Beyond the significance of enabling new functions in organ-on-chip, the project offers excellent opportunities for influential publications and generating new IP. Throughout the work, you will learn important transferable skills in research ethics and communication.
Supervision: Thomas E Winkler and Maria Cuartero Botia are proposed as doctoral supervisors. Final decision will be made upon admission.
We Offer
- The opportunity to pursue a PhD at KTH
- A workplace with numerous benefits and monthly salary according to doctoral salary scales
Admission Eligibility
To be admitted to doctoral studies, the applicant must have basic qualifications:
- Completed an advanced-level degree, or
- Completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or
- Acquired equivalent knowledge through other means within or outside the country.
Additional specific admission requirements apply.
Selection
To succeed in doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
- Work independently
- Collaborate with others
- Maintain a professional approach
- Analyze and work with complex issues
Meritorious but not mandatory:
- Previous education or experience in electrochemistry (primarily; including but not limited to sensors) and/or catalytic surface technology (secondarily; including but not limited to nanoparticle synthesis)
Personal characteristics will be given significant weight after meeting eligibility requirements.
Target Degree: Doctoral Degree
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