Project Assistant in Advanced MRI

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Workplace Description

The work will take place within the research group that works with advanced MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) within the Department of Diagnostic Radiology.

The group is interdisciplinary and consists of neuroradiologists, MR physicists, doctoral students, post-docs, clinical colleagues in neuroscience, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, and international colleagues. The research group needs a project assistant for two ongoing research projects related to advanced MR imaging of patients concerning both retrospective MRI data and data from an ongoing study.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment with respect and care in our relationships with each other and strive for a workplace that is perceived as developing and stimulating for all employees. We constantly work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees. We care about both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, here (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities

Within the framework of ongoing projects, we are looking for a Project Assistant to work with the following tasks:

• Assist in the collection of patient data.
• Work on creating Excel compilations with only study numbers (pseudo-anonymized data).
• Conduct simpler data analyses, especially focusing on the segmentation of white matter lesions both manually and with the help of AI-generated segmentation programs.
• Validate and quality review MRI images.
• Support other employees and participate in writing publications.
• Support the members of the research group in ongoing projects.

Other tasks may also be included.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Completed medical education
• Good computer skills in Excel and Word
• Good knowledge of viewing MRI images of the brain
• Good knowledge of brain anatomy.
• Previously worked with the research group, familiar with the workplace
• Be meticulous, diligent, and easy to collaborate with others

Meritorious for the position are:

• Completed and finished medical education.
• Previously worked and/or performed post-processing analyses of MRI examinations of the brain.
• Validated and quality-reviewed MRI image material of the brain.
• Previously viewed MR images for research purposes.

Other

The position is a fixed-term employment for 10.5 months with a scope of 30%. Desired start date is February 16, 2026, or by agreement.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application should also include a CV and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of diplomas, transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.)

Welcome with your application!

The Department of Clinical Sciences in Lund (IKVL) is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. The department has extensive collaboration both within the faculty and with other units at the university. IKVL also has a well-developed collaboration with Skåne University Hospital (SUS) and Region Skåne, as well as the surrounding community and industry. This is to promote clinical and experimental translational research, development, and education.

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