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Do you like to contribute to optimising technical solutions within Neuroengineering?
Your work assignments
The research projects of the PhD position are in the areas of brain stimulation methods, e.g. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and registration of brain signals, e.g. via Electroencephalogram (EEG).
DBS is a method in which the brain’s deep structures are electrically stimulated to reduce the symptoms of, for example, Parkinson’s disease. However, there are uncertainties regarding the functional mechanism of DBS. The research project aims to be able to predict factors that are important for good clinical effect through data analysis. Registration of brain activity with EEG takes place, among other things, on patients in neurointensive care who have a brain bleeding, but sometimes also on Parkinson’s patients. The project aims to use signal processing methods to investigate brain signal patterns and link these to clinical events.
The PhD work includes data collection in a clinical environment, signal and image processing, mathematical modelling for simulation and analysis. The project is carried out in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery. Read more about the neuroengineering group and its research here: https://liu.se/en/research/neuroengineering-lab .
As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time.
Your qualifications
You have graduated with a Master of Science in Engineering or have a master’s degree with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroengineering or equivalent, or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.
Specific eligibility for doctoral education in Biomedical Engineering Science is granted to those who have completed course requirements of at least 60 higher education credits at an advanced level in a field relevant to the doctoral subject. The applicant must also be able to demonstrate documented proficiency in English.
As a person, you have good collaboration skills, can work both independently and in groups. As we work with other researchers and clinicians as well as students in an international environment, it is important that you can communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, mainly in English. Proficiency in Swedish is considered advantageous.
We would like a short justification (max 1 page) on why you are applying for the position and are interested in biomedical engineering and neuroengineering. Also state your expectations for completing a PhD.
Your workplace
The primary workplace is the Neuroengineering Group at the Division of Medical Engineering (MT), which conducts research within many different projects connecting medicine and engineering. Here, we conduct research in Neuroengineering at the intersection of engineering and clinical neuroscience with a focus on minimally invasive instruments, modelling and simulation as well as clinical implementation and evaluation.
We collaborate with healthcare clinics as well as industry engineers, who, together with our international colleagues and visiting students, contribute to a diverse and exciting environment. Our location at the Campus University Hospital at Linköping University creates a unique opportunity for research, collaboration, and development within the field. Find more about the department: IMT
The employment
When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Science and Engineering
The employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.
Starting date by agreement.
Salary and employment benefits
The salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression with a starting salary of 35,200 SEK (with annual review) and paid vacation of 28-35 days depending on age.
More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is available here.
Union representatives
Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.
Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 2025-03-01 CET.
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.
We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody’s equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Contact persons
Karin Wårdell
Professor
+46 101 032 455
Teresa Nordin
Assistant Professor
+46 101 034 327
Marcus Larsson
Head of Division
+46 13 28 67 51
Christina Inglisedotter
HR-partner
+46 13 28 10 13
christina.inglisedotter@liu.se
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