Job Advertisement: Assistant in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. There are approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

The Research Group

The research group focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson's disease and normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

We utilize various radiological methods – especially magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – to study both the pathophysiology of the diseases and their diagnostic characteristics.

The group is led by Charalampos Georgiopoulos, associate professor and senior physician in neuroradiology. Other members include four clinical doctoral students and a senior researcher, and we collaborate closely with MR physicists. We are a multidisciplinary and dynamic group with a strong clinical foundation and a common goal to improve the diagnosis and understanding of neurodegenerative conditions using advanced imaging diagnostics.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment with respect and care in our relationships with each other. We continuously strive to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority that offers good employment conditions. As an assistant, you as a student have the opportunity to combine studies with work to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience within academia.

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

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a medical student with an interest in deepening their knowledge in imaging diagnostics and neurodegenerative diseases. The assignment includes structuring and further developing a preliminary literature review on MRI imaging of meningeal lymphatic vessels, conducting additional literature searches as needed, and contributing to the writing of a review article.

The student is expected to work independently under supervision, participate in regular check-ins, and deliver drafts according to the agreed timeline.

Qualifications

The following are required for the position:

• Active student in the medical program at Lund University.
• Interest in imaging diagnostics and research.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a structured manner.
• Good collaboration skills.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Previous experience in literature reviews or review articles (e.g., narrative/systematic review).
• Experience working with statistical programs such as SPSS, R, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of medical image interpretation or radiology.

Other Information

The position is temporary at 10% with a desired start date of 1/3 2026, or by agreement until 30/6 2026.

The position should not negatively affect the assistant's studies and cannot be combined with other employment. Regulations regarding educational employment as an assistant can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), Chapter 5, Sections 8-12.

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.

Welcome with your application!

The Faculty of Medicine is an area of operation within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education takes place in close collaboration with healthcare and is well anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a wide field of experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health sciences 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.

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