Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: TH Technology and HealthMagnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is a technique of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to estimate mechanical properties of tissues. Multidimensional diffusion MRI (MD-dMRI) is a novel MRI modality that extracts diffusion information of tissues at a subvoxel level. This project aims to combine both techniques to extract mechanical information of the brain. The tasks are:
DWI-MRE: Adapt current MRE sequences to estimate both MRE and diffusion-weighted images (DWI) at once.
MD-MRE: Adapt DWI-MRE to use free gradient waveforms as done in MD-dMRI.
Process MD-MRE using computational and data-driven models.
This is a collaboration between Prof. Rodrigo Moreno ( ) from KTH, Assoc. Prof. Henrik Lundell ( ) from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Assoc. Prof. Markus Nilsson ( ) from Lund University. The selected candidate will spend 3 months a year at DTU with Prof. Lundell’s group and 9 months at KTH with Prof. Moreno’s group.Supervision: Prof. Rodrigo Moreno is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admissionWhat we offer
The possibility
. * A workplace and monthly salary according to * A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
Guidance on
in at KTH and in Sweden * Access to three research environments at KTH, DTU (Denmark) and Lund University.
Access to 7T and 3T scanners in Stockholm and at the Danish Research Center for MRI (DRCMR) in Copenhagen.
Admission requirementsTo be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:
passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge
In addition to the above, there is also aThe candidate must be willing to spend 3 months/year at DTU (Copenhagen) and 9 months/year at KTH.SelectionIn order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:
independently pursue his or her work
collaborate with others,
have a professional approach and
analyze and work with complex issues.
A strong background in MRI physics or mechanical engineering or having experience with pulse programming of MRI sequences, MRE or MD-dMRI is not required, but it is a merit
After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.Target degree: Doctoral degreeInformation regarding admission and employmentOnly those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.Union representativesContact information forDoctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)Contact information for .To apply for the positionApply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).Applications must include the following elements:
CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled
. Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.Copies of originals must be . * Representative publications or technical reports.
Contact information of two reference persons.
Other informationStriving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.For in the recruitment process.It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance.We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.About KTH KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA-2025-2672 | Kontakt: Rodrigo Moreno, rodmore@kth.se +46(8)7909787, Rodrigo Moreno, rodmore@kth.se 087909787, | Publicerat: 2025-09-04 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-10-05
