PhD position in Biomedical engineering

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Description of the workplace
The doctoral project will be carried out at the division of Biomedical engineering within IKVL with placement at LTH in the ultrasound research group located there. The group also includes another doctoral student from the division as well as a researcher who will contribute as a co-supervisor.

Within the research group we value a positive work environment characterized by respect and consideration in our relationships. We continuously strive to create conditions that promote job satisfaction development and participation for all employees.

The research group is now recruiting a full-time doctoral student (100%) with a start date of 1 September 2026 (or as agreed).

Description of PhD Project
The work will include theoretical and experimental modeling of the response of magnetic nanoparticles in a magnetic addition mechanisms for potential therapeutic effects of various nanoparticle shapes will be studied for example through lysosomal rupture. The project will also aim to conduct the first demonstration of antibody-guided imaging and potential therapy using magnetomotive ultrasound. Validation will be carried out partly using phantoms (test objects) and will also include cell studies.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get benefits generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

Work description
The PhD student will:

• Conduct research within the project described above. This includes the design planning and execution of studies as well as the development of phantom and cell models and performing measurements on these.
• Participate in the supervision of masters thesis projects.
• Travel and present research findings at scientific conferences and visit collaborating partners.

Additional responsibilities related to the role may be assigned.

Qualifications
Necessary qualifications for the job:

• A background in Engineering Physics Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Medical Physics or equivalent (at least 240 ECTS credits of which 60 ECTS credits are at an advanced level).
• Experience in theoretical and experimental modeling as well as signal processing preferably with applications in biomedical engineering particularly ultrasound technology.
• Very good ability to communicate in English both spoken and written.

Meritorious are:

• Knowledge of ultrasound physics specifically magnetomotive ultrasound.
• Experience of experimental studies involving antibodies bacteria and/or cells.
• Experience in delivering presentations at scientific conferences.

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad. The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into addition to devoting themselves to their studies those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks research and administration in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employment
Limit of tenure four years according to HF 5 kap 7.

How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the Universitys recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts details of referees letters of recommendation etc.).

Welcome to apply!

The Department of Clinical Sciences Lund is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. Clinical Sciences Lund cooperates closely with Skåne University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in order to optimize the conditions for preclinical and clinical translational research research strategies and development as well as education on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the facultys strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine with its 1800 employees and 2700 students in Lund and Malmö is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students teachers and researchers from all over the world.

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