Research Engineer in Design of Soft Robot Circulatory Loops for MRI Testing

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious individual to join our interdisciplinary team as a research 
engineer in Design of a Robotic MRI test-rig across the Intelligent Heart Technology Lab at 
the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), https://www.kth.se/profile/seraina and the Clinical Physiology Group at Karolinska Institute (KI). Candidates with mechatronics, biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering profiles and research interests in imaging are welcome to apply.
We aim at improving people´s cardiovascular health through full field study of fluid and 
tissue mechanics of the human body, specifically utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 
Cardiovascular Flow Loops offer a unique setup for such detailed assessment, replicating key 
aspects of the cardiovascular system in a bench-top hydraulic model, fundamentally 
expanding what physicians and engineers can measure, analyze, and iterate on to provide 
experimental evidence of physiological benefit prior to clinical translation. This project forms 
the basis of an on-going long-term collaboration between respective laboratories at KTH and 
KI. 
As a research engineer you will design, build and test a novel MR-compatible flow loop by 
applying soft robotic design principles with the purpose of enabling unforeseen levels of 
insights through mapping of flow fields and tissue biomechanics. The project includes 
iterative testing of the flow loop in a clinical MRI environment, showcasing the potential of 
the developed technology and laying the foundation for continued translational robotics 
studies and physiological imaging work.

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
• Guidance on relocating and settling in KTH and in Sweden .
• An interdisciplinary, international, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 

Preferred qualifications

• You have skills in the subject area of mechatronics, robotics, programming.
• As a person you are independent and collaborative.
• A key area of qualification are own technological developments.
• Competence in medical imaging is a plus.
• We prefer that you bring prior experience in research environments.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

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About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 6 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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