PhD in Biomedical Microsystems (MEMS for Neuro-Biomarker Sampling) at KTH, Stockholm
Job Description
KTH’s Micro and Nanosystems Lab is recruiting a PhD student in biomedical MEMS to develop next-generation, minimally invasive technologies for sampling neuro biomarkers. The work covers building the technical platform and evaluating it in in vitro and in vivo models, and tackles challenges in miniaturisation, biomechanics and microfabrication, in collaboration with clinical experts at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab.
At a glance
- Position: Doctoral student (1 post), up to four years full time
- Subject: Micro and Nano Systems
- Supervisor: Prof. Niclas Roxhed (proposed), roxhed@kth.se
- Reference: PA-2026-2913
- Apply by: 30 September 2026
- Apply: 30 September 2026
About the biomedical MEMS PhD
- Develop a minimally invasive sampling platform for neuro biomarkers
- Evaluate the platform in relevant in vitro and in vivo models
- Solve problems in miniaturisation, biomechanics and microfabrication
- Work with clinicians at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab
What to include in your application
KTH asks for certified copies of diplomas, grades and English language certificates (with translations if needed), a CV, a letter of at most two pages on why you want to do research and how it links to your studies and goals, and representative publications or technical reports. Applications must arrive by midnight CET/CEST on the closing date.
How KTH doctoral employment works
Only applicants admitted to doctoral studies can be employed as doctoral students. The first contract is for up to one year and is then renewed for up to two years at a time, adding up to at most four years of full-time study. Up to 20% of working time may go to tasks such as teaching and administration. Applicants need English at the level of Swedish upper-secondary English B/6.
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What KTH is looking for
- A degree in mechanical engineering or similar from a major university
- English equivalent to English B/6
- An outstanding academic record and skill in experimental work
Nice to have
- Experience with fine mechanics
- Excellent written English for publishing
Pay and location
Doctoral students at KTH are salaried employees, paid monthly under KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement; the advert gives no figure. The post is full time in Stockholm, starting by agreement.
How to apply
Apply through the official KTH page. The closing date is 30 September 2026.
See all our PhD positions, or browse more research jobs on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Official advertisement: kth.varbi.com
How to prepare for this application
- Show hands-on building: describe devices you have designed and made, especially small or precise ones.
- Microfabrication: cleanroom or micromachining experience is a strong plus.
- Biomedical interest: explain why medical devices motivate you.
- Grades matter: the advert asks for an outstanding academic record, so include transcripts.
- Deadline: applications close on 30 September 2026.
About KTH
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is Sweden's largest technical university, with research and teaching across engineering, natural sciences, architecture and technology management.
