Research Engineer in Biointerfaces for Electrophysiology

Job description

The research engineer will develop electrodes and electrode arrays for cutaneous electrophysiology recordings, with a focus on scalp electroencephalography (EEG). The challenge is to make reliable contact with the scalp through hair and maintain that contact as the wearer moves. The candidate will make prototypes and test how the electrode material and contact shape affect recording quality.

The project includes developing electrode materials, electrode designs and connections with the recording equipment. They will compare prototypes with reference electrodes, measure contact impedance over time and examine recordings for noise and movement artefacts. Working with the research team, the research engineer will use these results to refine the next batch and will maintain the test setup and document fabrication and measurement procedures so colleagues can repeat the experiments.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Hands-on experience fabricating electrodes or making electrical or electrochemical measurements on materials or devices.
• Ability to plan laboratory work independently, troubleshoot experiments and keep records that others can follow.
• Ability to work with colleagues across disciplines and explain experimental methods and results clearly.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunities, particularly gender equality, in the laboratory and in teamwork.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience processing conducting polymers such as PEDOT:PSS or fabricating flexible electrodes.
• Experience using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to characterise electrode interfaces.
• Experience recording or analysing EEG or other electrophysiological signals, including identifying movement artefacts.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• A cover letter of up to two pages describing a relevant laboratory project, your contribution and how that experience prepares you for this role.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

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