Postdoc in continuum mechanics of brain tissue

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Updated: 12 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Apr 2026

9 Apr 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Research Field

Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Engineering » Other
Medical sciences » Other
Neurosciences » Neurology
Neurosciences » Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline

27 Apr 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)
Country

Sweden
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job description

Do you have a background in nonlinear continuum mechanics, constitutive modeling, soft tissue modelling or finite element analysis and a passion for advancing the understanding of brain injury? Then this could be a position for you. We are looking for an ambitious, collaborative and structured person to join our team.

In this role, you will take a leading position in advancing the material modelling of brain tissue. Your research will focus on:

  • Improving material models of the brain, with particular focuses on finite viscoelasticity, anisotropy, hyperelasticity, and heterogeneity
  • Integrating neuroimaging-derived cerebrovascular structures to enhance the anatomical structures of finite element head models

As a postdoctoral fellow, you will work within an interdisciplinary, international, collaborative, and supportive work environment. You will be an integral part of the growing division of Neuronic Engineering with the mission to bridge engineering and medicine to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries to the human nervous system. You will work closely with Prof. Svein Kleiven, Assist. Prof. Zhou Zhou, and Assoc. Prof. Xiaogai Li at the Neuronic division, and will also collaborate with other research groups at KTH, including Prof. Christian Gasser, Lisa Prahl Wittberg, and Rodrigo Moreno. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking to advance their research career in engineering science, computational modelling, and brain health at a leading global institution.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.

Preferred qualifications

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
  • You have research expertise in continuum mechanics, constitutive modelling, or soft tissue modelling. You have experience or interest in compiling user-defined material.
  • Communication skills in interdisciplinary environments are meritorious
  • As a person, you are independent and cooperative.
  • In your work, you are structured and can prioritize tasks.
  • You have the skills to teach others.
  • You are aware of issues related to diversity and equal opportunities, with a particular focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work and grow at KTH.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

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.
  • Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.
  • Please don’t attach large reports or publications with your application. Instead, add publication list in the CV.

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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Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: 2026-05-01 or according to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: PA-2026-1233
Contact:

  • Zhou Zhou,
  • Svein Kleiven,
  • Xiaogai Li,

    • Published: 2026-04-08
    Last application date: 2026-04-27


    Where to apply
    Website
    https://academicpositions.com/ad/kth-royal-institute-of-technology/2026/postdoc…

    Requirements
    Research Field
    Engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Engineering
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Medical sciences
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Neurosciences
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Research Field
    Neurosciences
    Years of Research Experience
    4 - 10

    Additional Information
    Website for additional job details

    https://academicpositions.com

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    KTH Royal Institute of Technology
    Country
    Sweden
    City
    Stockholm
    Postal Code
    11428
    Street
    Brinellvägen 8
    Geofield


    Contact
    City

    Stockholm
    Website

    http://www.kth.se
    Postal Code

    11428

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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