Postdoc in cellulosic materials based sensor

Job description

In clinical practice, the supervision and the evaluation of a rehabilitation motion pattern remain a medical and engineering challenge due to the lack of biofeedback information from individual human biological tissues and structures. Skin electrodes are common, non-invasive tools used to record bioelectrical activity from the surface of the body. However, most skin-contact electrodes suffer from limited signal stability due to drying out of electrolytic gel, discomfort due to the stiffness and short circuit in multiple array electrodes grids. The recent surge of material sciences in developing epidermal electronics such as printing electronics on thin plastic or paper substrates with large area offers a promising alternative. The objective of this project is to develop biocompatible sensor based on lignocellulose. The post doctor will investigate lignocellulose composite electrode fabrication and the electrode performance including conductive ink printability, ultrasound transparency.

The project will be performed at the division Biocomposites at the Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology and has a close collaboration with MoveAbility Lab (SCI) .

The Biocomposites group works in a multidisciplinary framework, with competences ranging from cellulose and polymer chemistry to mechanics and processing of composites and molecular dynamics modeling. Focus is on nanostructured biocomposites and cellulose materials. The scientific interest is new material concepts, where structural and functional properties are combined. Material components include nanocellulose, plant fibers, wood, biopolymers, and are used in nanomaterial systems such as aerogels, foams, biocomposites, polymer matrix nanocomposites, inorganic hybrids etc.

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
• Multidisciplinary research environment.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree (or an equivalent foreign degree) in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials chemistry, materials science and engineering or corresponding competences. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Experience in laboratory work related to polymers, composites, cellulose fibers or related topics.
     
• Research experience in materials preparation, SEM, FTIR, and mechanical testing.
The candidate should have strong engineering science skills, be structured and creative, be able to work independently at high pace, capable of critical thinking and have a good publication record. You should have good communication skills, and be skilled in scientific discussions on advanced topics in English.
• Good academic records.
 

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).
• Engineering science skills

• Mastering of advanced experimental or theoretical methods

• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality

• Good collaborative- and teaching abilities

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

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• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
• CV with at least two references (maximum two pages)
Statement of professional interest (maximum one page)

• Transcripts (BSc, MSc, PhD) from university/universities and copy of degree certificate
• Example of technical writing, e.g., thesis or scientific paper

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

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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