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

Contact Information

Seraina Anne Dual: seraina@kth.se

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