Job Advertisement: Researcher in Medical Radiation Physics

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Workplace Description

The position is located at the Department of Medical Radiation Physics, Faculty of Science.

The work will be carried out within Martin Bech's research group. The group includes several PhD students and post-docs. The workplace is physically located in the hospital area in Lund. All available technology is present at the workplace. The working environment involves significant interaction between physicists, engineers, and clinically active physicians and researchers. The operation aims to establish micro-CT as part of the clinical routine to improve diagnostics for various pathological conditions.

We Offer:

Lund University is a government authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension.

Read more on the university's website about being employed with us here (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

In the project, we are collecting high-resolution microtomography data from tissue samples using phase-contrast X-ray. The purpose of the research project is to expand the existing data scanning pipeline through experimental data collection and simulation.

Your tasks will include collecting data by scanning various types of tissue biopsies and optimizing the protocols for this. For phase-contrast X-ray with grating interferometry, simulation of the X-ray wave will be performed in Python.

Publication Date

2026-01-21

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for the position:

• We are looking for someone with a degree equivalent to MSc in physics or another relevant field for the position's content.
• Experience in X-ray wave simulation, particularly for grating interferometry.
• Experience in programming in Python.
• Good oral and written skills in English are required.
• Good ability to communicate about scientific topics.
• Ability to collaborate.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Previous experience with similar tasks.
• Master's project in X-ray phase contrast imaging is desirable.
• Experience with synchrotron experiments is an advantage.

Additional Information

The position is a special fixed-term employment on a full-time basis during the period 2026-03-01 - 2026-06-30 or by agreement.

How to Apply:

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.). Attach the relevant master's project report in your application.

The Department of Medical Radiation Physics is an area of operation within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medical physics and related subjects. The department's research spans a wide range of experimental basic research, patient-oriented clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is an intensive knowledge meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

At the Faculty of Science, research and education are conducted in biology, astronomy, physics, geoscience, chemistry, mathematics, and environmental science. The activities are conducted within the northern university area. The faculty has approximately 1,900 students, 330 doctoral students, and 730 employees.

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