Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Description of the workplace
The Neurodegenerative Research group is focused on defining and understanding biological processes in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. We analyze large datasets collected from patients and cognitively unimpaired volunteers, who undergo extensive testing with neuroimaging, biomarker measurements and neuropsychological testing. Our group applies sophisticated statistical analyses to these unique and state-of-the-art datasets to model processes related to aging and disease. The postdoc will join a growing multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, statisticians, biologists and engineers, who are dedicated to increasing understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. The research group is led by Dr. Jacob Vogel, and this position is located at the Biomedical Center (BMC) in Lund.
We aim to create a positive, supportive and inclusive work environment based on respect and mutual consideration. We strive to create an environment that promotes development and is stimulating to all employees.
What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance.
Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University
Work duties and areas or responsibilities
As an assistant researcher, 50% of your time will involve research, while the other 50% will be lab management duties. Research duties will involve supporting neuroimaging or AI projects (depending on expertise of the candidate) ongoing in the lab. This may involve data curation, processing, or analysis. Leading an independent project is also a possibility. The lab management duties may include assisting with processes related to hiring, purchasing, social event planning, documentation, mentoring, digital infrastructure management, website management and/or communications. Other work responsibilities may include: data curation and processing; composition, editing, or executing of computational scripts; presenting data and findings at internal and external research meetings; composition of scientific manuscripts; informal mentorship of and skill-sharing with other employees; and/or composition of grants and/or research fellowships. Other work duties may also occur.
Qualifications
The following are also required for the position:
The following are considered to be a merit:
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Experience with curation, preprocessing and/or analysis of neuroimaging data
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Documented experience with deep learning
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Familiarity and experience with high-performance cluster-based computing
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Familiarity with git and GitHub
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Familiarity with best practices in reproducibility and open science
Other
This is a full-time employment limited to 1 year with preliminary start date on or after September 1st, 2026, or according to agreement.
How to apply
You apply for the position via the University's recruitment system.
Applications must include a personal motivation letter, a CV, contact information of three references, a diploma (including a grade transcript) and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation).
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 faculty’s 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 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.
The Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct an extensive preclinical laboratory research.
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Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2026/1780 | Kontakt: Jacob Vogel 046-9743788, Jacob Vogel 046-9743788, Sarah Quist +4640391055, Sarah Quist +4640391055, | Facklig företrädare: SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2220000, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2220000, | Publicerat: 2026-05-27 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-06-25
