PhDMechanical Engineering
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Building and civil engineering 06.4 (ISCED 582) Materials science (JACS F200) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (PhD candidate position in Biomechanical reliability assessment of coronary arteries) |
| Course code | Material engineering T008 |
| Tuition fee | €11,589 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 7 726,00 |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Russian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. The applicant is required to submit a portfolio - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in the Biomechanical reliability assessment of coronary arteries
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Mechanical Engineering
The doctoral candidate position is available in the Faculty of Mechanics department of Biomechanical Engineering. Applicants interested in other research topics related to the biomechanical dynamics of biological tissues are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
Myocardial infarction is an extremely dangerous condition that happens because of a lack of blood flow to your heart muscle. The lack of blood flow can occur because of many different factors but is usually related to a blockage in one or more of your heart’s arteries. Therefore, the reliable functioning of the heart depends on the reliable biomechanical behaviour of coronary arteries. Assessment of coronary arteries disease (CAD) is based on observation of external factors: age, sex, lifestyle, family history of heart disease, and certain health conditions or diseases. The aim of current research is an investigation of CAD by using biomechanical methods and formulation of quantitatively evaluated dynamic reliability of coronary arteries.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. dr. Algirdas Maknickas The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings, and internships in other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: mechanical/biomechanical engineering
• Expected skills and knowledge: familiar with theoretical and experimental methods of continuum mechanics and/or fluid flow; knowing Fortran, c/c++, Matlab, and Python programming languages is an advantage.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from Prof. dr. Algirdas Maknickas, e-mail: algirdas.maknickas@vilniustech.lt
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.